Procurement Strategy & Process Improvement Lead (Hybrid)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k)

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager to standardize procurement processes within the Purchased Components team and drive key strategic initiatives across this global function.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners, map processes, apply lean methods, and lead project planning, communication, and KPI tracking to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally with large-scale transitions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify challenges during transfers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis to monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and implement improvements through process mapping and lean methods.
• Streamline workflows and automate processes using procurement tools and systems.
• Define scope, objectives, and timeline for strategic initiatives.
• Develop and execute communication plans and provide stakeholder updates.
• Create detailed milestone plans with deliverables and dependencies.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.
• Enhance KPI tracking through standardization and automation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement Manager to standardize procurement processes within the Purchased Components team and drive key strategic initiatives across this global function.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners, map processes, apply lean methods, and lead project planning, communication, and KPI tracking to improve efficiency and outcomes.