Teamlead Series Procurement (m/w/x)

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery.

In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your Role

In the role of Team Lead Series Procurement, you will face various tasks on a daily basis, as you combine the professional activities of a purchaser with a leadership role.

The activities listed here are of central importance:

• Management and further development of an international team of purchasers and Life Cycle Managers in Procurement at multiple locations of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

• Selection, evaluation, and support of suitable suppliers throughout the entire life cycle in collaboration with category management and relevant internal interfaces (e.g., production, development, quality)

• Supplier management and ensuring uninterrupted series supply for all locations of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG in the relevant commodity groups, as well as supporting cross-site harmonization and bundling

• Management of risks and review of supplier capacities, as well as taking action in case of critical utilization, including escalation in case of delivery and cost issues

• Further development, coordination, and execution of strategies for continuous improvement of procurement-relevant key figures and processes

• Conducting international contract negotiations, as well as further development of contract quality and cross-site standardization

Your Profil

• Completed university studies or a commercial apprenticeship combined with relevant professional experience in purchasing, or an equivalent qualification.

• Solid and relevant disciplinary or lateral leadership experience, preferably in an international environment.

• Practical experience with contract negotiations and drafting, as well as escalation management in English

• Very good knowledge of MS Office and SAP-MM

• Team player with strong communication skills, negotiation skills, and assertiveness

• Fluent English language skills; additional foreign languages are an advantage (German, French, Chinese)

• Willingness to undertake occasional national and international business trips

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: