Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager (LCM – Lead Category Manager) role within GSM is focused on the effective and efficient procurement of Hardline Products for the Hand Tools and Storage Group (HTSG) in support of Stanley Black & Decker’s vision. This role is responsible for the creation and implementation of category sourcing strategies and driving sourcing productivity. Given the global nature of these sourcing initiatives, the Global Supply Manager interacts with suppliers and colleagues arcoss geographies and work cultures.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure high degree of service delivery and SBU satisfaction
• Consider unique/specific SBU needs during category strategy implementation
• Provide SBU expertise to category and regional leadership during sourcing strategy development
• Understand and link sourcing strategy with GSM priorities and SBU goals
• Lead the supplier selection process through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes
• Prepare and perform the negotiation and contract management with suppliers
• Partner with the SBUs to ensure they recognize the business value from the GSM team
• Implement category strategies in support of the business vision and margin resiliency initiatives
• Responsible for creation of TCO value to the organization through a combination of productivity, working capital, synergies, reduced risk, improved supplier lead times, etc. 
• Maintain business relationships with global suppliers for the Automotive and Hardline categories and serve as an escalation point to resolve supplier performance issues
• Develop and foster global supplier relationships that deliver cost reduction, supply assurance, quality improvement and innovation
• Implement strategic supplier management, supplier risk management, supplier diversity, and CSR programs for the HTSG (leveraging Global Supply Management’s Center of Excellence)
• Institutionalize best-practice processes and policies and knowledge sharing between GSM and HTSG and ensure continuous improvement
• Guarantee compliance with GSM policies and procedures and DOA requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5-10 years of experience in sourcing
• Must have a balance of both strategic and operational capacities including regional sourcing, supplier management, commodity risk management, etc.
• Successful track record of implementing sourcing and procurement strategies
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial reporting
• Global mindset with experience working in an international/multi-cultural matrix environment

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Strong listening, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels particularly at the management level
• Influencing without direct authority
• Ability to listen, engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Executive presence and effective presentation skills
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a global organization with minimum supervision
• Multi-lingual
• CPIM or CSCMP certification
• PMP certifications
• Six Sigma or Lean/Kaizen certification

travel:

Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally 10-20% of his/her time.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree is required.  A MBA or Masters in Supply Chain is preferred. 

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s 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.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re 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 hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t 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 you’ll 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 that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll 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.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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