Strategic Capital Equipment Sourcing Lead

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, Indirect - Capital Equipment for a hybrid role in Towson, MD or New Britain, CT.

You will shape capital equipment sourcing strategies, lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, and partner with engineering, operations and finance to optimize total cost of ownership across global manufacturing networks. You will drive supplier performance, manage key supplier relationships, and enable operational efficiency through data-driven decisions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supply chain, or related roles.
• 3+ years of experience in capital equipment sourcing, category management, or supplier management in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Proficient in procurement systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for capital equipment aligned with business priorities and plant requirements.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, RFx, negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance to understand equipment requirements and support capital projects.
• Improve total cost of ownership across equipment spend including acquisition, installation, service, and lifecycle costs.
• Identify supplier rationalization, standardization, and specification alignment opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence, cost analyses, and supplier insights to support planning.
• Manage relationships with key equipment providers to improve quality and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks related to capacity, lead times, quality, and commercial exposure.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to meet business requirements and reduce risk.
• Use data to track savings, milestones, and supplier KPIs; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, Indirect - Capital Equipment for a hybrid role in Towson, MD or New Britain, CT.

You will shape capital equipment sourcing strategies, lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, and partner with engineering, operations and finance to optimize total cost of ownership across global manufacturing networks. You will drive supplier performance, manage key supplier relationships, and enable operational efficiency through data-driven decisions and