Regional Category Manager, Indirect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Stanley Black & Decker scores B on the Alion truth index.
Come Make the World With Us
It takes great people toachieve 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 nearly 60,000professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®
The Job
As part of our Global Supply Management- Indirect team, Regional Category Manager (RCM) will work with Asia Indirect team driving over USD300M indirect spending in the region and delivering YOY productivity with partnership with SBD affiliates, incl. marketing, engineering and supply chain on the indirect related projects, incl. MRO, facility, capex, subcontracts management, professional service, temp labor, marketing ,OPS, building construction, real estate.
You’ll get to:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive indirect spending $300M in Asia with productivity of $6M results with Indirect Asia team
- Partner with SBD affiliates, incl. marketing, engineering and supply chain on the indirect related projects, incl. MRO, facility, capex, subcontracts management, professional service, temp labor, marketing ,OPS, building construction, real estate
- Manage RFQ, purchasing contract, costing analysis, cost reduction, productivity driven and working capital improvement.
- Perform both strategic and operational capabilities including global sourcing, project management, supplier management, risk management, etc.
- Work with suppliers on annual cost reduction & payment term improvement to meet Company target
- Perform systems incl. E-Procurement/Contracts (Docusign)/Icertics/Sievo etc.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
*Bachelor’s and above degree preferrable in mechanical or engineering related
*8+ years of experience in indirect category management including sourcing & procurement, risk management, project management, with proven results under complex and pressured circumstances
*Strong technology, engineering, and systems integration practices in automotive, tools and construction industry
*8+ years proven working experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement of goods and services in multinational enterprise
*Experience and good understanding of supply contracts regarding management of statement of work requirements and supplier deliverables
*Solid experience of supplier sourcing, development and management, including supplier survey, supplier performance evaluation and improvement.
*Experienced project leader with strong managerial & organizational skills and with ability to make sound business judgments related to strategic supply philosophies and initiatives
* Strong communication skills & team player to effectively collaborate with stakeholders cross functions , culture and all levels to achieve business goals
*Proficiency in English communication skills in both spoken and written
*Excellent experience in softwares such as Excel, PowerPoint, Project management, ERP system, Power BI
*Knowledge of IATF16949, QC080000, ISO14001, ISO45001, AS9100, CPSM and PMP is highly preferred
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.