Team Lead Operational Procurement (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group; Aalen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer in Germany is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to lead local operations, achieve procurement targets, and manage sourcing activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, experience in procurement roles, and strong leadership skills. Fluency in English and German is required. This is an opportunity to shape a future where clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Profound experience in procurement or purchasing roles, preferably project-based.
• Experience in leadership and team management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the local operational procurement team and foster collaboration.
• Achieve operational procurement targets and conduct KPI reporting.
• Identify and source materials, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships.

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

In this position you lead the local operational procurement team, take over sourcing activities for tactical projects, special sourcing needs or local commodity responsibility and act as a sparring partner for the team and as team representative for other functional departments. Additionally you are responsible for processing and creating purchase orders in time, track order confirmations, shipments status and adhere to all relevant process, legal and regulatory compliance requirements. In total the role combines team management and personal tactical responsibilities while focusing on the following actions:

• Lead the team, fostering collaboration, communication, and a positive culture
• Achieve operational procurement targets and conduct monthly KPI reporting
• Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews and target setting
• Develop the team and improve procurement processes for effectiveness
• Serve as the go-to person for escalations and conflict resolution
• Identify and source materials, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations in procurement activities

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Profound experience in a broad range of procurement or purchasing roles, preferably in a project-based environment and/or indirect procurement environment supplemented by first experience in leadership
• 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
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Interest to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Fluent skills in English and in German

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Hannah Beutler