Lead Category Manager – IT - Software

Stanley Black and Decker; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including health and

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Lead Category Sourcing Manager – IT (Software) for a hybrid role across multiple U.S. sites including New Britain, CT.

You will drive strategic IT software sourcing, lead complex contract negotiations, and manage supplier relationships in a global supply chain team. The role requires deep procurement and IT category experience, stakeholder collaboration across cross-functional teams, and the ability to lead initiatives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 9+ years Procurement experience with global, complex initiatives; management consulting background preferred.
• 5+ years IT Technology category experience; software focus.
• VAR/reseller management experience.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business teams.
• Proven leadership and ability to operate independently with minimal ramp-up.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, CS, Engineering, Legal or related field; MBA preferred.
• Excel expertise; strong contract negotiator.
• Core competencies include analytical skills, project/time management, problem solving, communication/presentation, results orientation, contractual understanding, relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate IT contract renewals with stakeholders, focusing on software and multi-year savings.
• Plan and execute strategic sourcing initiatives; evaluate vendors; negotiate/award; contract management; SRM implementation.
• Serve as IT escalation lead for MSP and internal software procurement, including VIP handling.
• Execute IT software procurement operations; review/approve contracts; track and improve SOPs.

Skills

Procurement experience

IT software procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Contract negotiation

Data/financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Charlotte, NC, United States

New Britain, CT, United States

Valley City, OH, United States

Towson, MD, United States

Full time

REQ-1000051566

Lead Category Manager – IT - Software - Hybrid

Charlotte, NC USA

Towson, MD USA

New Britain, CT USA

Valley City, OH USA

Come build something that matters.

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®.

The Job:

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.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• 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.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• 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.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• 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.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary