Procurement Strategy & Process Excellence Lead (Hybrid)

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on tools and partner program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager – Purchased Components to standardize procurement processes and lead major initiatives across the global supply management team. Hybrid work options support collaboration with teams in Towson, Charlotte, Valley City and New Britain.

You will drive process improvements, KPI tracking, and automation efforts, partnering with leadership to define scope, timelines and milestones for strategic projects, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in project management with large-scale transitions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with project management tools and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to lead meetings, set agendas, document minutes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and implement lean improvements.
• Streamline workflows and automate processes using procurement tools.
• Define scope, objectives, and timeline for strategic initiatives.
• Develop and execute communication plans for stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Identify risks and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional alignment.
• Maintain robust program plans and required documentation.
• Enhance KPI tracking through standardization and automation.
• Enhance KPI delivery through capability building with COE, Product Platforming, SVC, etc.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Meeting leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Procurement tools & systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager – Purchased Components to standardize procurement processes and lead major initiatives across the global supply management team. Hybrid work options support collaboration with teams in Towson, Charlotte, Valley City and New Britain.

You will drive process improvements, KPI tracking, and automation efforts, partnering with leadership to define scope, timelines and milestones for strategic projects, while