Lead Category Manager – IT - Software

## Lead Category Manager – IT - Software Apply locations:
New Britain, CT, United States:
Valley City, OH, United States:
Towson, MD, United Statestime type:
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- ** Lead Category Manager – IT
- Software
- Hybrid
**** New Britain, CT USA
**** Towson, MD 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 WorldTM. 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…