Stanley Black & Decker
StrategicSourcingDirector–GlobalOps(MRO,Facilities,Utilities)
“Strategic Sourcing Director – Global Ops (MRO, Facilities, Utilities) at Stanley Black & Decker. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Category management, Global operations, Spend management. Set strategic vision for MRO, Facilities, Utilities categories. Execute strategic vision for MRO, Facilities, Utilities categories”
What You'll Achieve.
Influence total cost of ownership; Influence operational excellence; Influence innovation; Drive value; Mitigate risk; Achieve margin resiliency; Deliver measurable results; Achieve cost savings; Achieve working capital improvements; Improve supplier performance; Achieve sourcing KPIs
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Data-driven decision-making
Up to 30% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 10+ years progressive experience, 5+ years direct MRO experience, Global sourcing experience, Supplier management experience, Commodity risk management experience, Global mindset, Experience in multi-cultural matrix environments, Advanced sourcing techniques proficiency, Supplier management proficiency, SKU rationalization proficiency, Value engineering proficiency, High-paced environment comfort, Project management skills, Execution skills, Leading large diverse teams, Managing multi-million dollar spend, Business acumen, Analytical skills, Digital procurement tools proficiency, Data-driven decision-making proficiency, Exceptional communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Executive presentation skills, Influence without authority, Navigate conflicts constructively
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree, Experience in other Operations categories, Experience driving change at plant level, Experience in decentralized operational models
What You'll Do.
Set strategic vision for MRO
Execute strategic vision for MRO
Lead high-impact team
Drive enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
Influence total cost of ownership
Influence operational excellence
Develop strategic direction for Operations category
Align sourcing initiatives with business objectives
Align sourcing initiatives with global supply chain transformation
Analyze current procurement situations
Analyze contractual situations
Identify supplier rationalization opportunities
Identify supply base consolidation opportunities
Oversee TCO value creation
Lead high-performing team
Coordinate with global Operations category leads
Coordinate with regional Operations category leads
Ensure alignment of sourcing strategies
Build executive-level relationships with suppliers
Maintain executive-level relationships with suppliers
Build relationships with internal stakeholders
Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
Build relationships with Corporate stakeholders
Maintain relationships with Corporate stakeholders
Build relationships with Plant stakeholders
Maintain relationships with Plant stakeholders
Build relationships with cross-functional partners
Maintain relationships with cross-functional partners
Drive value initiatives
Drive risk mitigation initiatives
Drive sustainability initiatives
Oversee execution of large-scale sourcing projects
Oversee contract management
Ensure optimal terms for enterprise
Ensure optimal quality for enterprise
Ensure optimal service for enterprise
Champion digital transformation within sourcing
Leverage data analytics
Leverage advanced technologies
Deliver measurable results
Manage spend portfolio
Accountable for cost savings
Accountable for working capital improvements
Accountable for supplier performance
Accountable for sourcing KPIs
Report category performance
Report strategic risks
Report strategic opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global and regional Operations category leads; Key suppliers; Internal stakeholders; Corporate stakeholders; Plant stakeholders; Cross-functional partners
Communication Scope
Executive presentation; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Project management, Execution
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