Lead Category Manager - IT - Software

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence.

People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER.

As a Lead Category Sourcing Manager, you'll be part of our Global Supply Chain Sourcing team working as a 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.

- 9+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives/ corporate environment required. Management consulting background preferred. - 5+ years IT Technology category (software, IT related labor) required. Software focus required. - VAR/reseller management experience. - Demonstrated stakeholder management across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business teams. - Proven leadership, transformation, and ability to operate independently with minimal ramp-up. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Legal, or other quantitative discipline.

MBA preferred. - 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.

- 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.

- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. - Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. - Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.