European Implementation Lead - Global Supply Management

The Global Supply Management (GSM) team is a strategic sourcing organization. This role will be responsible for deploying the eProcure (Ariba Billing & Invoicing) solution to Stanley Black & Decker across Europe. Strong communication and process skills are required, along with attention to detail and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

• Day to day responsibility to lead eProcure (Ariba Billing & Invoicing) European deployments
• Lead cross-functional project teams in a heavily matrixed operating environment
• Prioritize, schedule, and drive project plans with groups and resources that do not report to you directly
• Partner with the business unit sponsors to secure project approval and planning
• Create, manage, and communicate project schedules, plans, and budgets
• Manage all project communications including status reporting, team updates, management report outs, and monthly steering committee meeting preparation
• Act as a change agent and champion of methodology within the project team
• Think strategically and act tactically
• Develop benefits realization (ROI) measurement mechanism, baseline and manage throughout the project lifecycle
• Applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems in order to successfully meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations.

• Min. 3 years in project management experience in manufacturing industry, in a Supply Chain / Sourcing / Procurement function
• Min. 5 years in large multinational company (preferably diversified US / public company)
• Higher degree required, MBA is an advantage
• Highly advanced Excel – reporting tools
• Proficient in MS-Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Experience concurrently executing multiple projects
• Experience with leading cross-functional teams, building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment
• Experience with project management tools, analysis and research tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools
• Ariba Billing & Invoicing experience is a plus
• Advantage: primarily business/functional process expert with technology skills versus a strong technical background with functional knowledge
• Advantage: knowledge of SAP (Vendor Master)
• Advantage: knowledge of financial and accounting concepts
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including ability to influence - at all levels of an organization
• Understanding of business processes, with emphasis on procurement lifecycle
• Understanding of information systems and the related infrastructure technology
• Demonstrated ability to forecast savings, work, effort, budget, etc.
• Travel up to10% if the time
• Reports to: Global Program Manager, Procure-to-Pay

• New office near Rondo Daszyńskiego, take a Virtual Walk
• Work in an international company giving a good opportunity to develop professional and foreign language skills
• Ambitious and motivating challenges
• Labor law contract, task-based time
• Co-funding of additional benefits (medical care, Multibenefit or Edenred cards)
• Welcome pack for every new employee