Lead Category Manager, Finished Goods

About the role

The Lead Category Manager (LCM) in Global Procurement focuses on the efficient procurement of finished goods, primarily Hand Tools (Consumer Fastening and Handtools), supporting Stanley Black & Decker's vision. The role defines, leads and monitors supplier and category strategies, drives sourcing productivity and delivers year-over-year productivity and working capital goals. It manages direct material spend of up to about $50M and works with suppliers and colleagues across geographies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage key global suppliers, resolve performance issues, run supplier days and supplier conferences, and implement supplier risk, diversity and CSR programs
• Define and lead global supplier and category strategies, reduce the number of suppliers and bundle purchasing volumes
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and SLAs, and renegotiate prices based on market trends
• Lead supplier selection via RFP, RFQ and RFI, run price comparisons and use tools such as eRFQ, eAuctions and Should Costing
• Lead programs on productivity, working capital and supplier performance, using tools such as Power BI and Smartsheet
• Run make-or-buy evaluations, inventory programs and acquisition integration projects, and support operations during supplier escalations

Required profile

• 5+ years in global procurement or strategic sourcing, including supplier selection, supplier management and contract negotiations
• Minimum 5 years of category or material field strategy experience
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's in Supply Chain preferred
• Experience in an international, multi-cultural matrix environment; willingness to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, financial and analytical skills, and strategic planning and budgeting experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI and Smartsheet
• Project and program management, problem solving, and ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Preferred: CPIM, CSCMP, PMP, Six Sigma or Lean/Kaizen certification

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus country-specific entitlements and benefits
• Career paths across multiple directions and learning resources including the Lean Academy and an online university
• A diverse and inclusive culture and purpose-driven work