Lead Category Manager – IT - Software, Hardware

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • New Britain, CT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Category Sourcing Manager, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Chain Sourcing team working as an hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Negotiate IT Contract Renewals: Structure, lead, and support complex contract negotiations including contract license management as required in partnership with senior IT stakeholders/ advisory partners and focus on Software category from usage forecast to contract execution with multi-year savings and other detailed tracking. Strategic Sourcing: Plan/Execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, Evaluate Vendors, Negotiate/ Award, Contract Management, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), Implementation, Governance/ Compliance, Procurement Business Operations (e.g. approvals, supplier analytics, reporting, etc.) IT Escalation Lead: Central point of contact for IT escalations in support of Managed Services Provider and internal IT Software Procurement Team as well as white glove handling for C-suite and other VIPs. IT Day-to-Day Contract Management Operations: Execute, support and lead IT Software Procurement Team through contract review, approval, detailed/ tactical tracking and administration while enhancing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives/ corporate environment required.
• 5+ years IT Technology category (hardware, software, IT related labor) required. Software focus required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Legal, or other quantitative discipline.
• Expert Level proficiency in Excel (VBA/macros not required), Strong Contract Negotiator.

Nice To Haves

• Management consulting background preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate IT Contract Renewals: Structure, lead, and support complex contract negotiations including contract license management as required in partnership with senior IT stakeholders/ advisory partners and focus on Software category from usage forecast to contract execution with multi-year savings and other detailed tracking.
• Strategic Sourcing: Plan/Execute Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, Evaluate Vendors, Negotiate/ Award, Contract Management, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), Implementation, Governance/ Compliance, Procurement Business Operations (e.g. approvals, supplier analytics, reporting, etc.)
• IT Escalation Lead: Central point of contact for IT escalations in support of Managed Services Provider and internal IT Software Procurement Team as well as white glove handling for C-suite and other VIPs.
• IT Day-to-Day Contract Management Operations: Execute, support and lead IT Software Procurement Team through contract review, approval, detailed/ tactical tracking and administration while enhancing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior