Lead Category Manager - IT Software

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

8d • $77,600 - $124,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Category Manager - IT Software, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Chain Sourcing team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to negotiate IT contract renewals, manage assigned Software category initiatives from usage forecasting through contract execution, and execute assigned strategic sourcing initiatives. You will also support IT procurement escalations and manage day-to-day IT contract operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with strategic sourcing initiatives and/or a corporate environment preferred.
• 3+ years of IT Technology category experience (software, IT-related labor) preferred, with software sourcing experience strongly preferred.
• VAR/reseller management experience.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned sourcing initiatives, prioritize workload, and drive activities through completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Legal, or other quantitative discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and demonstrated contract negotiation capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support contract negotiations, including contract/license management, in partnership with IT stakeholders and advisory partners.
• Manage assigned Software category initiatives from usage forecasting through contract execution, including savings and detailed tracking.
• Execute assigned strategic sourcing initiatives, including vendor evaluations, negotiations/awards, contract management, supplier relationship management, implementation, governance/compliance, and procurement business operations (e.g., approvals, supplier analytics, reporting, etc.).
• Support IT procurement escalations and work with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and Managed Service Providers to resolve assigned issues. Escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior category leadership as appropriate.
• Execute and support IT Software Procurement activities through contract review, approvals, detailed/tactical tracking, and administration while supporting SOP and continuous-improvement initiatives.

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.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
• Access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

What This Job Offers

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