Assistant Manager, LCM

Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and monitor global supplier and category strategies for finished goods, specifically Hand Tools (Hardlines and Screwdrivers).
• Manage direct material spend of approximately $50M and drive year-over-year productivity and working capital goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key global suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Lead the supplier selection process through formal RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, service level agreements, and price adjustments.
• Drive program management for core initiatives in productivity, working capital, and supplier performance.
• Utilize modern purchasing tools such as eRFQ, eAuctions, and Should Costing to create TCO value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years of experience in Global Procurement or Strategic Sourcing organizations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category strategy or material field strategy.
• Proven track record in supplier selection, management, and contract negotiations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and Smartsheet.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural matrix environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10–20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain.
• CPIM or CSCMP certification.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma or Lean/Kaizen certification.
• Multi-lingual capability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and country-specific entitlements.
• Access to lifelong learning resources, including a Lean Academy and online university.
• Diverse and inclusive global work culture.
• Opportunities for career growth across 60+ iconic brands.

About the Company

Stanley Black & Decker is the world's largest tool company and an industry visionary. We provide the tools and innovative solutions that builders, makers, and explorers trust to shape the world. With a rich history dating back to 1843, we continue to evolve through our Industry 4.0 Initiative and a commitment to sustainable, smart factory manufacturing.