Jacob Silorey
Grand Rapids
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience driving sourcing, procurement, and supplier management excellence in global manufacturing organizations. Proven ability to lead high-impact supply chain initiatives across NPD, operations, and cost optimization. Adept at building supplier partnerships, navigating risk, and delivering bottom-line savings through data-driven strategies. Recognized for strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and execution under pressure. Certified in CSCP and MBA-qualified.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Advanced Sourcing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
Towson
01.2025 - Current
- Sourcing lead for high-power electronics in electrified concrete tools and outdoor equipment platforms.
- Spearheading platforming strategy to consolidate modules across product lines, enabling scale cost savings and improved quality.
- Leading tariff mitigation efforts by shifting production and NPD sourcing to cost-effective global regions.
- Collaborating with commodity managers and contract manufacturers to establish long-term agreements, including Tier 2 engagement.
- Developing and executing report-out cadence to track deliverables through NPD gate reviews.
- Negotiating and managing $500K in annual CAPEX spend to support development and production readiness, ensuring alignment with project budgets.
- Current platformed module in development is tracking at $15 cost reduction per unit, positioning the product for $1.5M annual savings at full-scale launch in 2026 (100k volume).
- Leading second-source development to mitigate sole-source risk and ensure supply continuity.
Advanced Sourcing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
Towson
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Led sourcing for electronic modules, battery packs, and electric motors in power tools and outdoor equipment NPD programs.
- Managed supplier selection, quoting (RFP/RFQ/RFI), and negotiation using TCO and should-cost modeling.
- Oversaw supplier performance and OTD throughout prototype and development stages.
- Executed Make vs. Buy analysis in partnership with manufacturing teams and suppliers.
- Conducted technical design and manufacturability reviews with suppliers, including Tier II engagements for launch readiness.
- Delivered total cost value through productivity, lead time improvement, risk reduction, and capital synergies.
Procurement Manager
Eaton Corporation
Grand Rapids
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed procurement operations for site production and NPI, ensuring supplier alignment with delivery and cost targets.
- Resolved microchip shortages for 737 stabilizer trim by expediting over 135 components and partnering with OEMs.
- Accelerated re-sourcing due to supplier bankruptcy, mitigating production risk and avoiding delays.
- Challenged supplier price increases to protect margins, driving KPI accountability across team.
Sr. Buyer
Eaton Corporation
Grand Rapids
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw $10M annual spend on electric motors across military and OE programs, exceeding 2.8% annual cost savings goal.
- Successfully transitioned $3.5M in parts to consignment/VMI, reducing inventory overhead.
- Negotiated long-term supply agreements and resolved non-conformance claims with suppliers.
Buyer
Eaton Corporation
Grand Rapids
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed $7M spend on PWAs and electronic components, achieving 2.2% annual cost savings.
- Maintained material flow and supplier performance across critical aerospace platforms.
- Initiated RFQ/expedite/de-expedite/cancel actions to support inventory and OTD goals.
Procurement Agent
The Boeing Company
Huntington Beach
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed over 600 contracts for 9 suppliers across 12 programs with spend up to $17M.
- Ensured supplier compliance with FAR and TINA, while leading corrective actions and project teams.
- Drove strategic sourcing of international suppliers to reduce single-source dependency.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MI04.2022
BBA - Integrated Supply Chain Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2015
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Supplier Development
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems (SAP, MFGPro, JDA)
- Cost Modeling
- Capital Tooling
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Government & Aerospace Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- KPI Management
- Project management
- Total cost of ownership
- Tariff mitigation
- Technical reviews
- Make vs buy analysis
- Contract management
- Global sourcing
- Value engineering
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Timeline
Sr. Advanced Sourcing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Advanced Sourcing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2024
Procurement Manager
Eaton Corporation
10.2019 - 11.2021
Sr. Buyer
Eaton Corporation
11.2018 - 10.2019
Buyer
Eaton Corporation
11.2016 - 11.2018
Procurement Agent
The Boeing Company
05.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Business Administration -
Western Michigan University
BBA - Integrated Supply Chain Management
Western Michigan University