Strategic Sourcing Director – Global Ops (MRO, Facilities, Utilities)

Strategic Sourcing Director – Global Ops (MRO, Facilities, Utilities) – Hybrid

New Britain, CT, USA

Towson, MD, USA

Valley City, OH, USA

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Strategic Sourcing Director – Global Ops (MRO, Facilities, Utilities), you’ll be part of our Global Supply Management Indirect Leadership team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to:

• Responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Facilities, Utilities categories globally. You will lead a high-impact team, drive enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, and directly influence the total cost of ownership (TCO), operational excellence, and innovation for our world-class brands.
• Develop and own the strategic direction for the Operations category, aligning sourcing initiatives with overall business objectives and global supply chain transformation goals.
• Analyze current procurement and contractual situations, identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization and supply base consolidation.
• Oversee Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) value creation through initiatives focused on productivity, quality, innovation, service excellence, risk management, and margin resiliency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with global and regional Operations category leads to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies across all regions.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers, internal stakeholders with Corporate and various Plant stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to drive value, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee the execution of large-scale sourcing projects, negotiations, and contract management, ensuring optimal terms, quality, and service for the enterprise.
• Champion digital transformation within the sourcing function, leveraging data analytics, automation, and advanced technologies to deliver measurable results.
• Manage a significant spend portfolio (~$400M), with full accountability for cost savings, working capital improvements, supplier performance, and other key sourcing KPIs (e.g., Preferred Supplier, Spend Under Contract).
• Report directly to Sr. Director Ops and Service Delivery, providing regular updates on category performance, strategic risks, and opportunities.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership roles, preferably in a global manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of direct experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations, including Chemicals, Gases, Uniforms, Lubricants, Repairs, etc.) category management; Experience with other Operations categories strong preferred (e.g., Facilities, Utilities, Capital Equipment)
• Experience driving change at the plant level, particularly within decentralized operational models (preferred).
• Strong balance of strategic and operational capabilities, including global sourcing, supplier management, and commodity risk management.
• Global mindset with experience working in international and multi-cultural matrix environments.
• Proficient in advanced sourcing techniques, supplier management, SKU rationalization, and value engineering.
• Comfortable working in a high-paced environment, with strong project management and execution skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams and managing multi-million-dollar spend portfolios.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency with digital procurement tools and >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 43,500 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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