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STStanley Black & Decker

Director of Purchasing - Europe(m/w/x)

Gießen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

European purchasing for automotive, aerospace, and industrial fastening solutions. 10+ years strategic sourcing experience, 5+ in automotive, required. 30 days vacation, flexible schedule.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred; Business, Finance, or Supply Chain considered)
  • Minimum 10 years strategic sourcing experience, 5+ years in automotive sector
  • Strong operations, finance, strategic planning knowledge
  • Proven track record in purchasing operations and continuous improvement
  • Experience operating successfully in agile, highly matrixed organization
  • Expertise in multicultural negotiations, contracting, supplier management
  • Fluency in German and English
  • International travel experience

Tasks

  • Ensure plants have necessary resources
  • Manage spend and budget adherence
  • Achieve cost reduction targets
  • Partner with operations, engineering, and finance
  • Execute sourcing strategies
  • Leverage market knowledge and supplier relationships
  • Ensure on-time delivery of parts
  • Focus on supplier performance and delivery metrics
  • Identify and implement cost reduction projects
  • Support supplier development through training
  • Mentor and collaborate with suppliers
  • Reduce supplier lead times
  • Develop effective communication channels
  • Optimize inventory levels for purchased components
  • Reduce risk and working capital

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Corporate Discounts

  • Exclusive discounts on tools
  • Partner program discounts

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working schedule

Job Security

  • Unlimited employment contract

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days vacation

Learning & Development

  • Access to Lean Academy
  • Access to Coursera
  • Access to online university
  • Lifelong learning philosophy

Other Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion

Social Impact

  • Global impact opportunities
  • Volunteerism opportunities

Sustainability Focus

  • Sustainable business practices

Career Advancement

  • Career development opportunities

Informal Culture

  • Diverse and inclusive culture

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Purpose-driven company
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