Lead Category Manager, Purchase Components

## Lead Category Manager, Purchase Components Apply locations:
Valley City, OH, United States:
Towson, MD, United Statestime type:
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- ** Lead Category Manager, Purchase Components - Hybrid
** Valley City, OH ,USAMake A Difference For Those Who Make The World      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 WorldTM. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

** What You’ll Do
** As a Lead Category Manager, Purchase Components, you’ll be part of our Global Strategic Sourcing team. You’ll get to:
* This position will assist in negotiations and will take the lead role in managing individual supplier relationships
* Deliver Year over Year productivity & working capital goals
* Work with Businesses/Plants to achieve annual productivity and working capital targets
* Work closely with all functions (Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Logistics, IT, etc) to formulate, implement and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies
* Strategic Supplier Management:
Analysis and observation of the procurement markets as well as trade fair visits to identify potential sources
* Material Field Strategy:
Creation of global purchasing strategies, especially for purchased components in the categories consisting of Sub-Con, Tires & Rims, Paint, Rubber, Rubber Components, & Belts
* Negotiations and Contracts:
Negotiate, implement and manage supplier contracts and service level agreements
* Executive of tenders/benchmarks:
Carry out price comparisons with the aim of optimizing the procurement situation, if necessary, initiate price and value analysis, attempts, substitution of parts / materials
* Supplier Development:
Institute world class procurement / sourcing processes and practices including but not limited to, supplier development & supplier scorecards
* Implementation of Projects:
Planning and implementation of projects as well as implementation of parts of complex large-scale projects
** Who You Are
** You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
* Bachelor’s degree required
* Minimum of 3 years of strategic sourcing experience including supplier selection, supplier management, contract negotiations etc.
* Minimum 3 years of category strategy or material field strategy experience
* Knowledge of procurement and sourcing techniques and strategies, supplier integration, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Has special knowledge in the relevant areas of responsibility, ideally in outdoor equipment and/or power tools
* Proven track record of developing and executing successful YOY productivity projects
* Computer skills (MS Office)
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
* Effective leadership & facilitation skills demonstrated
* Strong Project, Program management and Problem-solving skills required
* Ability to work in a matrixed environment, managing multiple and, often times, conflicting priorities
** What You’ll Receive
** You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
* Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
* Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
** How You’ll Feel
** 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 Lean Academy, Coursera and…