POSITION SUMMARY

The Directed Buy Sr Analyst leads and executes directed buy programs across the supply chain ensuring alignment between OEM/brand requirements supplier capabilities and internal procurement strategies. This role is the primary liaison between commodity teams engineering operations and external suppliers driving cost quality and delivery performance across all active directed buy initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify Directed Buy opportunities at SBD create a Roadmap and strategy and own the outcomes of the strategy.

Lead end-to-end management of directed buy programs including supplier onboarding contract compliance and performance tracking.

Collaborate with commodity managers and engineering teams to align directed buy specifications with sourcing strategies.

Manage supplier relationships for directed buy components ensuring adherence to cost targets quality standards and delivery schedules.

Develop and maintain project plans milestones and status reporting for all active directed buy initiatives.

Identify and escalate risks related to supply continuity cost overruns or quality deviations.

Support RFQ/RFP processes for directed buy commodities in coordination with the commodity excellence team.

Track savings and value realization from directed buy programs and report results to leadership.

Ensure compliance with USMCA tariff and regulatory requirements for directed buy components.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the directed buy process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or a related field.

7 years of experience in procurement supply chain and project management.





4 years experience with Directed Buy program.

Experience with directed buy or OEM-specified sourcing programs preferred.

Strong project management skills; PMP certification a plus.

Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience in Directed buy program for commodities such as Steel Resin packaging etc.

Familiarity with commodity management frameworks and cost modeling.

Knowledge of tariff and trade compliance (USMCA HTS codes).

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Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

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Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843 but that hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Global Advantages & Perks
Youll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

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