LeadCategoryManager–IT

**Lead Category Manager – IT - Software, Hardware - Hybrid** **New Britain, CT USA** **Towson, MD USA** **Valley City, OH USA** **Come build something that matters.** 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 approximately 48,000 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 Lead Category Sourcing Manager, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Chain Sourcing team working as an hybrid employee. You’ll get to: * 5+ years Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management) experience with global, complex, strategic initiatives/ corporate environment required. Management consulting background preferred. * 5+ years IT Technology category (hardware, software, IT related labor) required. Software focus required. * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Legal, or other quantitative discipline. MBA preferred. * Expert Level proficiency in Excel (VBA/macros not required), Strong Contract Negotiator. * Core Competencies: Analytical Skills (Data/Financial/ Price Analysis), Project/Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication/ Presentation, Results Orientation, Contract Interpretational Accuracy, Relationship Building, Business & Professional Acumen. **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: * **Negotiate IT Contract Renewals:** Structure, lead, and support complex contract negotiations including contract license management as required in partnership w