Lead Category Manager - IT Software

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 43,500 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 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 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.
• Strategic Sourcing:
  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.).
• IT Escalation Support:
  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.
• IT Day-to-Day Contract Management Operations:
  Execute and support IT Software Procurement activities through contract review, approvals, detailed/tactical tracking, and administration while supporting SOP and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

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:

• 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. Advanced degree a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and demonstrated contract negotiation capabilities.

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.

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…