Advanced Sourcing Engineer, HTAS

Stanley Black & Decker•Towson, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Sourcing Engineer (ASE) is part of the Tools & Outdoor team and manages sourcing activities for the New Product Development (NPD) process from end to end. The role partners with global, cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to source new components, negotiate supplier cost and service, and collaborate with Lead Category Managers on award decisions. The ASE may lead NPD negotiations for a component area, serving as the quoting agent and sourcing expert for that category across projects. The position owns the Costed Bill of Materials (BOM) throughout product development, tracks cost risks and opportunities, and ensures sourcing data is accurate and timely. It works with manufacturing site operations to procure materials for prototype and sample builds, complete master-data setup and pre-production launch documentation, and prepare materials for launch readiness. The ASE communicates sourcing status, obstacles, timelines, and risks to stakeholders; coordinates resolution of sourcing issues across product, program, planning, manufacturing, quality, category management, and engineering teams; and escalates issues and prepares briefings for upper management as needed. The role also assists with onboarding new ASE team members and participates in an annual stretch assignment, such as a process-improvement event. The position is offered at the listed locations in a hybrid arrangement. The posted annual full-time salary range is $62,200 to $100,200, with the actual offer depending on factors including job level, location, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related area; alternatively, an Associate or Technical degree with sufficient relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations.
Ability to interact technically with engineering and read technical drawings and specifications for supplier quoting and negotiations.
Ability to challenge suppliers on costs related to design and manufacturing cost drivers.
Strong knowledge of at least one component area, such as plastics, machining, casting, or electronics, through experience or education, and working knowledge of relevant component areas used to manufacture the company’s products.
Strong negotiation skills and a proven record of successfully leading negotiations.
Effective project management and leadership skills.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal purchasing and related-function processes.
Understanding of the culture of a large organization, or ability to establish that understanding quickly through networking and interaction with global stakeholders.
Ability to work professionally under pressure, handle many tasks, and juggle daily priorities.
Mature skills in MRP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing activities for the New Product Development process from end to end in partnership with global cross-functional teams.
Source new components for assigned NPD projects and negotiate supplier cost and service; collaborate with Lead Category Managers on supplier award decisions.
Lead NPD negotiations for a component area when negotiations can be leveraged across projects, acting as the quoting agent and category sourcing expert for other ASE projects.
Own the Costed BOM during product development, report cost risks and opportunities, and ensure sourcing data is accurate and timely.
Partner with manufacturing site operations to procure materials for prototype and sample builds, complete master-data setup and pre-production launch documentation, and prepare material launch readiness.
Communicate sourcing status and obstacles to stakeholders and ensure project management is aligned on critical timelines and risks.
Coordinate resolution of sourcing issues with Product Management, Program Managers, Demand/Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Global Quality, Category Management, and Engineering teams.
Escalate needs to the manager and prepare briefings for upper management.
Assist with onboarding new ASE team members.
Participate in an annual stretch assignment, such as a process-improvement event.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Disability benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and partner programs
Access to learning resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university
Career growth and development opportunities
Volunteerism and community-giving opportunities