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Stanley Black & Decker

Global power tools and outdoor equipment

Strategic Project Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGiessen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of purchasing experience, ideally in project purchasing or new-product environments in the automotive industry.
  • Experience collaborating with engineering, project management, and suppliers in early project phases.
  • Good knowledge of cost analysis, award management, and supplier management.
  • Business-fluent German and English, and confident use of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong project orientation, personal accountability, and organizational skills.
  • Analytical and entrepreneurial thinking, with a structured and solution-oriented working style.
  • Negotiation skills, assertiveness, communication skills, and resilience.

Responsibilities

  • Own project-related purchasing activities.
  • Involve procurement early in development processes.
  • Select and manage suitable suppliers in coordination with strategic purchasing.
  • Conduct requests for quotations and price and contract negotiations.
  • Ensure budgets, target costs, and milestones are met.
  • Maintain transparency on costs, savings potential, and award status.
  • Support make-or-buy and change decisions.
  • Coordinate suppliers during development and launch phases.
  • Identify and escalate procurement risks.
  • Work closely with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage sourcing processes and cost-reduction projects.

About the Company

Stanley Black & Decker

Global power tools and outdoor equipment

Stanley Black & Decker designs, manufactures, and sells tools and outdoor equipment, including power tools, hand tools, storage solutions, and security devices, under brands like DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, Stanley, and Craftsman. It serves professionals and DIY enthusiasts through home centers, mass retailers, and distributors worldwide, using a global manufacturing footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company differentiates itself with a large brand portfolio, extensive international reach, and ongoing product development to meet needs in construction, home improvement, and security. Its goal is to be a trusted, leading supplier of tools and related solutions, delivering reliable performance and broad selection across global markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Britain, CT
Founded
1843

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