Lead Category Manager – IT - Software, Hardware

Lead Category Manager – IT (Software, Hardware) – Hybrid

New Britain, CT
• Towson, MD
• Valley City, OH

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

• 5+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives in a corporate environment. Management consulting background preferred.
• 5+ years IT Technology category (hardware, software, IT‑related labor) experience; software focus required.
• Negotiate IT Contract Renewals:
  Structure, lead, and support complex contract negotiations including contract license management; focus on software category from usage forecast to contract execution with multi‑year savings and detailed tracking.
• Strategic Sourcing:
  Plan/execute strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluate vendors, negotiate/award contracts, contract management, SRM, implementation, governance/compliance, procurement business operations (approvals, supplier analytics, reporting).
• IT Escalation Lead:
  Central point of contact for IT escalations in support of Managed Services Provider and internal IT software procurement team, handling white‑glove support 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 for continuous improvement.

• 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, project/time management, problem‑solving, communication/presentation, results orientation, contract interpretational accuracy, relationship building, business & professional acumen.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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