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Your roleAs a tactical buyer you foremost provide procurement support to projects on global and on local scale e.g. in the area of new product/equipment developments and plant-specific investment projects. As part of the operational procurement team you further are responsible to process and create purchase orders, track order confirmations and deliveries beyond the project-specific purchase demands.
Identify and source materials, equipment, and services required for projects as well as negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluate their performance and resolve any issues that may arise during the procurement process
Work closely with project managers to understand project timelines, specifications, and budget constraints to ensure that procurement activities align with project schedules
Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and stay updated on industry trends and pricing with the purpose to utilize this information to make informed purchasing decisions
Monitor project budgets and expenditures related to procurement and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier communications to use this information e.g. to prepare reports on procurement status and project spending for management review
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal regulations, assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and material quality
Process & create purchase orders, track order confirmations and deliveries
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Advanced experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a project-based environment
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Proficiency in procurement software SAP and Microsoft Office Suite additionally to the ability to assess technical tasks and requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with strong solution orientation and assertiveness
Interest to work collaboratively in a team environment
Fluent skills in English and advanced skills in German
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ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023). With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
