Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Lead Category Sourcing Manager - Software
Valley City, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global leader in tools and innovative technology. The Lead Category Sourcing Manager will be part of the Global Supply Chain Sourcing team, responsible for negotiating IT contract renewals, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, and managing IT contract operations.
IndustrialManufacturingRetail
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
Qualification
Required
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
Core Competencies: Analytical Skills (Data/Financial/ Price Analysis), Project/Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication/ Presentation, Results Orientation, Contract Interpretational Accuracy, Relationship Building, Business & Professional Acumen
Preferred
Management consulting background preferred
MBA preferred
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.
Wellness program
Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days
Company
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$745.4M2023-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $745.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Nelson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amir Kashani
Director AI and Digital Product Development
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