Lead Category Sourcing Manager, Professional Services

Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, CT, United States
Hybrid
Global sourcing strategies
Cross-functional project leadership
Supplier selection and negotiation
Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Lead Category Sourcing Manager for Professional Services, responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to enhance business engagement and deliver annual objectives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in strategic sourcing, particularly in indirect categories, and strong negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for Professional Services subcategories delivering value against productivity, service, quality, and innovation.
  • Lead and manage cross-functional sourcing projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with category strategies, timely delivery of objectives, and effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Drive annual productivity improvements in applicable spend categories through supplier selection, contracting, negotiation, and performance tracking.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Lead Category Sourcing Manager for Professional Services, responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to enhance business engagement and deliver annual objectives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in strategic sourcing, particularly in indirect categories, and strong negotiation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global sourcing strategies
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Supplier selection and negotiation
  • Contract compliance monitoring
  • Supplier relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Influencing without direct authority
  • Driving through conflict and ambiguity
  • Building sustainable business partnerships

Key Requirements

  • 5 to 10 years of strategic sourcing experience
  • Experience in Indirect Sourcing Categories
  • Background across Professional Services landscape
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Global sourcing experience
  • Stakeholder management experience
  • Supplier management experience
  • Cross-functional partnering experience

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