Sr Director of Procurement Operations SEF

Sr Director of Procurement Operations SEF - Remote

Valley City, OH, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

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 more than 50,000 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 Sr Director of Procurement Operations SEF you’ll be part of our GSM Procurement Operations team as a remote employee. You will play a critical role in ensuring that a group of plants have the necessary resources to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers. You will be responsible for managing spend, partnering with internal stakeholders, managing relationships with suppliers, mitigating risks, reducing lead times, ensuring on-time delivery of parts, improving supplier quality, implementing cost reduction ideas, and supporting supplier development. Acting as a business partner with our operations team, you will provide strategic insight and advice on procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost management. You’ll get to:  

• Ensure on-time delivery of parts from suppliers, maintaining a strong focus on supplier performance and delivery metrics. Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, while maintaining positive and productive relationships.

• Manage spend across the organization, ensuring adherence to budgets and achieving cost reduction targets.

• Partner with internal stakeholders, such as operations, engineering, and finance, to understand their needs and provide effective procurement solutions.

• Execute sourcing strategies at the plants level, leveraging market knowledge and supplier relationships to achieve optimal results.

• Identify and implement cost reduction ideas to improve company profitability and maintain a competitive advantage.

• Support supplier development through training, mentoring, and collaboration to improve supplier performance and quality.

• Act as a business partner with the operations team, providing insight and advice on procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost management.

• Manage inventory levels for purchased components, ensuring that levels are optimized to reduce risk and working capital.

• Reduce supplier lead times by developing effective communication channels and process improvements

• Lead and develop a global organization of procurement professionals.

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 required - Engineering Degree highly preferred, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years strategic sourcing experience of which five must be in industrial in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment.

• Experience in multicultural negotiations, contracting and supplier management activities required.

• Experience in leading large, global complex supply management solution projects required.

• International travel experience required.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the