About the role

  • Lead Category Manager driving sourcing for Enterprise Labor categories at Stanley Black & Decker. Developing global strategies and negotiating high-value contracts with suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Job title

Lead Category Manager – Enterprise Labor

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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