Global Category Manager (LCM) – Purchased Components – Hybrid

Global Category Manager (LCM) – Purchased Components – Hybrid

Hybrid- 3 days on site

Valley City, OH, United States

Towson, MD, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As a Global Category Manager, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Management team working as a hybrid employee in Valley City, OH or Towson, MD   You’ll get to:  

• This position will assist in negotiations and will take the lead role in managing individual supplier relationships
• Deliver Year over Year productivity & working capital goals
• Work with Businesses/Plants to achieve annual productivity and working capital targets
• Work closely with all functions (Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Logistics, IT, etc) to formulate, implement and execute sourcing and continuous improvement strategies
• Strategic Supplier Management: Analysis and observation of the procurement markets as well as trade fair visits to identify potential sources
• Material Field Strategy: Creation of global purchasing strategies, especially for purchased components categories
• Negotiations and Contracts: Negotiate, implement and manage supplier contracts and service level agreements
• Executive of tenders/benchmarks: Carry out price comparisons with the aim of optimizing the procurement situation, if necessary, initiate price and value analyzes, attempts, substitution of parts / materials
• Supplier Development: Institute world class procurement / sourcing processes and practices including but not limited to, supplier development & supplier scorecards
• Implementation of Projects: Planning and implementation of projects as well as implementation of parts of complex large-scale projects

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 3 years of strategic sourcing experience including supplier selection, supplier management, contract negotiations etc.
• 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
• Has special knowledge in the relevant areas of responsibility, ideally in subcontracting; ideally in the automotive sector
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful YOY productivity projects
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Effective leadership & facilitation skills demonstrated
• Strong Project, Program management and Problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment, managing multiple and often times conflicting priorities

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• 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 digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As succes