Tactial Buyer (f/m/x)

Stadt Ochsenhausen; Aalen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established company in Baden-Württemberg is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support procurement activities across various projects. The role involves sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, and ensuring procurement aligns with project goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, advanced procurement experience, and proficiency in both English and German. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a project-based environment.
• Fluent skills in English and advanced skills in German.

Aufgaben

• Provide procurement support to projects on global and local scales.
• Identify and source materials, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor project budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Abilities

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Your Talent, our Vision - together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision - sustainable and with focus on the future.
Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your role

As 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

Your profile

• 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

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Hannah Beutler