Lead Category Manager, Purchase Components

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for Stanley Black & Decker’s purchased-component categories. Deliver productivity, working-capital, contracting, and procurement-strategy goals.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeValley City • Maryland, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,600 - $124,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations, with a proven ability to deliver productivity and working capital goals. Proficient in project management and collaboration across multiple functions to optimize procurement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Sourcing ExperienceSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationsProject ManagementProcurement Techniques

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingSupplier SelectionSupplier IntegrationCategory StrategyContract ManagementPrice AnalysisValue AnalysisProcurement ProcessesContinuous ImprovementProject Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Outdoor EquipmentPower ToolsSupplier RelationshipsService-Level AgreementsTrade FairsTendersBenchmarkingProductivity ProjectsWorking Capital GoalsMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in negotiations and lead management of individual supplier relationships
Deliver year-over-year productivity and working capital goals
Work with businesses and plants to achieve annual productivity and working capital targets
Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Logistics, IT, and other functions
Analyze procurement markets and attend trade fairs to identify potential sources
Create global purchasing strategies for purchased-component categories including Sub-Con, Tires & Rims, Paint, Rubber, Rubber Components, and Belts
Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts and service-level agreements
Execute tenders and benchmarks, conduct price comparisons, and optimize procurement conditions
Initiate price and value analyses and pursue parts/material substitutions where necessary
Implement procurement and sourcing processes, supplier development, and supplier scorecards
Plan and implement projects, including portions of complex large-scale projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing experience, including supplier selection, supplier management, and contract negotiations
Minimum 3 years of category strategy or material field strategy experience
Knowledge of procurement and sourcing techniques and strategies, supplier integration, and continuous improvement initiatives
Special knowledge in relevant areas of responsibility, ideally outdoor equipment and/or power tools
Proven track record of developing and executing successful year-over-year productivity projects
Computer skills, including MS Office
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated effective leadership and facilitation skills
Strong project management, program management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a matrixed environment while managing multiple and often conflicting priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Disability benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products
Discounts through partner and vendor programs
Annual merit increases may be available
Career paths and development opportunities
Learning resources, including Lean Academy, Coursera, and online university
Certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities
Volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices