Senior Procurement Specialist

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

The Senior Procurement Specialist is a key member of the site's procurement team, responsible for driving initiatives related to cost reduction, strategic sourcing, vendor management (including lead time, quality, and service improvements), risk mitigation, contract negotiation, and long-term strategic planning.

This role plays a critical part in supporting both short-term operational needs and long-term business objectives to maintain a competitive supply chain strategy.

In addition to leading continuous improvement initiatives, the position is responsible for purchasing raw materials, finished goods, and packaging, while partnering closely with the Sourcing Manager and Senior Purchasing Specialist to achieve overall supply chain goals.

The role collaborates cross-functionally with Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Product teams on a regular basis and reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics.

Sounds interesting?

Here's what you'll do:


* Partner closely with Finance, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to identify and prioritize initiatives that reduce cost of goods sold (COGS), lead times, and defect rates.


* Manage the procurement of raw materials required for production, ensuring on-time availability while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing excess.


* Lead efforts to identify procurement risks, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with the global procurement team to implement solutions.


* Work with Sourcing to identify and qualify global suppliers that support site performance and long-term business goals.


* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive improvements in cost, quality, lead time, and service, while fostering long-term partnerships.


* Collaborate with the Procurement team to negotiate and manage supplier contracts, focusing on total cost of ownership, quality compliance, and lead-time reduction.


* Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Fishbowl) to support effective material planning and procurement execution.


* Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Production to align procurement strategies with business and regulatory requirements.


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