Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Lead Category Manager – IT, Software, Hardware

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Britain • Connecticut • Maryland • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

VBA

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 5+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives/ corporate environment required.
  • Management consulting background preferred.
  • 5+ years IT Technology category (hardware, software, IT related labor) required.
  • Software focus required.
  • 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.
  • Analytical Skills (Data/Financial/ Price Analysis).
  • Project/Time Management.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Communication/ Presentation.
  • Results Orientation.
  • Contract Interpretational Accuracy.
  • Relationship Building.
  • Business & Professional Acumen.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ProcurementStrategic SourcingContract ManagementVendor EvaluationSupplier Relationship ManagementData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementContract NegotiationContract Interpretation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationPresentationResults OrientationRelationship BuildingBusiness AcumenProfessional AcumenTime ManagementLeadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA