Strategic Sourcing Director - Global Ops; MRO, Facilities, Utilities

Position: Strategic Sourcing Director - Global Ops (MRO, Facilities, Utilities)
Location: Valley City

** 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…