Lead Category Manager – Enterprise Labor
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Britain • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Drive the Indirect – Enterprise Labor categories, including Temporary Labor (Light Industrial & Professional) and Recruiting & Relocation, for SBD globally.
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to deliver value in productivity, working capital, service, quality, and innovation.
- Conduct strategic spend analytics to identify opportunities for value delivery.
- Manage relationships and set expectations with stakeholders across the organization.
- Negotiate high-value contracts with key strategic suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes globally for all relevant categories.
- Track supplier performance within each applicable spend category.
- Build sustainable business partnerships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
- Stay informed of market and industry trends, including technical, risk, and commercial developments.
- Reduce tail spend by consolidating spend with key preferred strategic suppliers.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience in large, matrixed organizations.
- Experience managing Enterprise Labor categories (Temporary Labor, Recruiting & Relocation, or similar).
- Proven ability to develop, sell, and implement category strategies and manage complex commercial and contractual negotiations.
- Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques, supplier management, market analysis, cost modeling, and financial risk management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including C-level, VP, and Director.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingsupplier managementmarket analysiscost modelingfinancial risk managementcontract negotiationspend analyticscategory strategy developmenttemporary labor managementrecruiting and relocation management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsstakeholder managementrelationship buildingnegotiation skillsleadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree