Lead Category Manager – Professional Power Tools

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Lead Category Manager developing sourcing strategies for DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, and STANLEY brands. Responsible for managing global sourcing strategies and supplier relationships with a ~$185M spend.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeTaipei • 🇹🇼 TaiwanSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost reduction strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement continuous improvement methodologies to enhance profitability and productivity.

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Global Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationsLean ManufacturingChange Management

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Hard Skills

Supplier SelectionCost ModelingFinished Goods ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisPerformance Metrics Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsExcellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Project Management MethodologyLean Improvement TechniquesSix Sigma Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Global Spend PortfolioService Level AgreementsSupplier DevelopmentCost Reduction ProjectsCompetitor Intelligence Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to improve service, quality, and total cost of ownership across a global spend portfolio of ~$185M.
Experience leading and networking with a global and diverse team.
Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts and service level agreements as well as supplier relationships on behalf of the company with Year-Over-Year (YOY) productivity.
Conduct strategic global supplier account reviews to define annual performance metrics and measurable corrective action plans.
Identify and communicate risks and coordinate implementing mitigation plans.
Maintain broad knowledge of worldwide market trends on assigned categories including competitor intelligence monitoring.
Effectively lead and communicate at all levels within the company.
Work closely with people and all functions across the company (Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Logistics, etc) to formulate, implement and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies to improve profitability.
Build relationships with plants globally to ensure Strategy implementation.
Manage price Inflation …negate without effecting service and quality.
Build Y-o-Y cost reduction /productivity projects deck to ensure continued activity.
Prepare RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s and evaluate supplier proposals.
Institute world class procurement / sourcing techniques, processes and practices.
Direct and coordinate supplier development activities.
Use project management and transformational lean improvement methodology to deliver team results.
Communicate Cordless Expansion Strategy to the New Product Introduction and Plants Teams and support the New Products’ activity as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required, electrical/electronic or manufacturing engineering preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including supplier selection, management and contract negotiations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, costs, and materials and experience managing Finished Goods categories with lean manufacturing or six sigma methodologies
Drive world class cost and margin enhancement (Value Improvement) to deliver YOY productivity
Experience building cost models/clean sheets, and monitoring raw material market trends
Strong influencing/negotiation skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities
Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying global supplier best practices
Ability to work independently to deliver results and influence stakeholders internally and externally
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to take accountability for driving team results, overcoming challenges, and working in a highly matrixed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 online university.
Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.