Paolo Penati

I coordinate the teams of Procurement Managers and Buyers of 4 plants in Italy and 5 foreign plants (US, Germany, India, Brazil). Implementing the pillars of the Procurement Excellence program with the aim of transforming purchasing from an operational function to a strategic driver of value. Strategic Vision and Governance / Processes & Operating Model / Digital Procurement & Data Analytics / People & Capability / Productivity & Performance Management / Supplier Excellence & Risk Management

As a Purchasing Consultant, I support international groups (with revenues exceeding €100 million) in transforming their purchasing functions through team consolidation, the creation of cross-border synergies, and the transition from local contracts to group-wide framework agreements. I map spend to define productivity and savings objectives, enabling economies of scale, stronger governance through category management roles, and sustainable value creation globally.

Sourcing strategy development for European sites in compliance with Global Sourcing Management guidelines Define Productivity budget and drive projects implementation; cost down Define Working Capital budget and drive projects implementation; payment terms, LT, MOQ Stocking agreement and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) with the Main Suppliers Dual Sourcing and Localization of supplies in Europe Support for due diligence activities in purchasing and logistics departments.

Following Stanley and Black&Decker merge, I was asked to lead high value synergy projects in GSM Indirect procurement. Responsible for

Following Stanley and Black&Decker merge, I was asked to lead high value synergy projects in indirect procurement area. In this role I extended my experience in Facility management, fleet and utilities at an international level. I was responsible for indirect procurement (4 Plants, 3 Distribution Centers, 2HQ) and I managed spent from $30 to $60M depending on the categories I was in charge during the period. I was responsible for the definition and execution of productivity projects cross business and cross country, leading International Team of Buyers. I was measured on productivity and working capital with support of 1 direct report.

Purchasing Manager for the Plant with target to fix contract and formalize procedures. • Material and services supply contracts • Logistic and transportation contracts • JIT techniques implementation on 100% of raw materials categories: Raw Material, Packaging, Component, Indirect Spend. I was responsible of a team of 3 people, and I directly report to the Plant manager & functionally to the European corporate.

I’ve started as assistant, in ’98 I have been appointed Quality Manager. During this period I’ve establish and designed first set of procedures for the quality system. Stanley Italia achieved ISO 9001 certification in 2000.