Global Sourcing & Purchasing Analyst

Position: Global Sourcing & Purchasing Analyst

Company: Arrow Tool Group

Supervisor: Director, Supply Chain

Position Location: Saddle Brook, N.J.

THE COMPANY: Arrow Tool Group, based in Saddle Brook NJ, is part of Great Star Tools USA, Inc. and Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd. one of the largest manufacturers of hand tools in the world, specializing in R&D, and manufacturing high quality products for the DIY, professional and industrial channels. Our brands & companies in the USA include Arrow Fastener, Goldblatt, Pony & Jorgensen, Shop – Vac, Everbrite, Word Pro, SK Tools, Prime-Line Products, TESA as well as many others.

Arrow Tool Group is a trusted leader in the hand tools and hardware industry, known for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to both professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Arrow Fastener, a household name for over 90 years, is renowned for its iconic T50® staple gun and a wide range of fastening tools built for durability and precision. Building on the success of the heavy duty T50® staple gun, Arrow now markets a full line of pneumatic, electric and manual staplers and brad nailers as well as rivet tools, glue guns, and hammer tackers and a full line of consumables to match.

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Global Sourcing & Purchasing Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is eager to learn, willing to take initiative, and interested in building a long-term career in sourcing, purchasing, and supply-chain management. This position will provide day-to-day operational and administrative support across global purchasing, supplier coordination, order management, logistics, inventory, and new product activities.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine desire to learn. Previous supply chain or purchasing experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone who is dependable, responsive, willing to help wherever needed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.

• Create, issue, and track purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system based on direction from the Global Sourcing Buyer/Planner.
• Confirm order acknowledgements, pricing, and delivery dates with suppliers; flag discrepancies for review.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier, items, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Monitor open order reports and proactively follow up on outstanding confirmations, dates, and documentation.

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for routine supplier communications, order status updates, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with suppliers on shipment readiness, documentation requests, and sample logistics.
• Help schedule and prepare materials for supplier calls and business reviews.
• Escalate supplier issues or delays to the Global Sourcing Buyer/Planner in a timely manner.

• Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets for open orders, lead times, shipment status, and supplier KPIs.
• Support basic cost, PPV, and landed-cost tracking by gathering and organizing data for the Buyer/Planner’s analysis.
• Pull and organize reports from the ERP system to support forecasting, planning, and sourcing decisions.
• Help keep supplier scorecards and performance trackers (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) current.

• Track sample requests, approvals, and timelines; follow up with suppliers to keep samples on schedule.
• Assist with organizing and logging incoming samples, photos, and specification documents.
• Support new product introduction…