Matthew Rice

Matthew Rice has extensive experience in category management and procurement, currently serving as Category Manager for Indirect Procurement at Ace Hardware Corporation since April 2016, after progressing through various roles including Associate Category Manager II and Associate Merchant. Prior to Ace Hardware, Matthew Rice was an Assistant Buyer at Sears Holdings Corporation from March 2013 to April 2016, where responsibilities included analyzing sales data for a $280 million annual category and contributing to inventory management and product selection. Other notable positions include Assistant Store Manager, where Matthew Rice led a top-performing Home Improvement Department, and a Police Intern at Lombard Police Department. Matthew Rice holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University, obtained from 2009 to 2012.