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

Overview

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

New Britain, CT, USA;
Towson, MD, USA;
Valley City, OH, USA. You’ll be part of our Global Supply Management Indirect Leadership team and work as a hybrid employee. We are a team of approximately 43,500 diverse professionals globally serving brands including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER.

Join us to contribute to the strategic sourcing of MRO, Facilities, and Utilities and to drive value across the enterprise.

• Responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Facilities, Utilities categories globally. Lead a high-impact team, drive enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, and influence total cost of ownership (TCO), operational excellence, and innovation for our brands.
• Develop and own the strategic direction for the Operations category, aligning sourcing initiatives with business objectives and global supply chain transformation goals.
• Analyze current procurement and contractual situations, identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization and supply base consolidation.
• Oversee 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 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 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.

You love to learn and grow and are acknowledged for valuable contributions. You embrace innovation and sustainability in your work. 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 (Facilities, Utilities, Capital Equipment) strongly preferred.
• 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 data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence without direct…