Working within the Research Microscopy Solutions (RMS) department, at ZEISS, we are looking for a Head of Supply Chain take full ownership of the Supply Chain Management team for Electron Microscopy, consisting of the functions Operational Buying, Commodity Management and Supplier Development.

The focus of your team is to ensure supply security for Operations within Electron Microscopy and to develop and improve the performance of our global supply chain ecosystem.

• Operational Buying: Ensuring material supply security for operations of all plants within the manufacturing footprint of Electron Microscopy.
• Commodity Management: Managing the broad supply base for all major commodities (such as mechanics and electronics) regarding supplier performance, spent, savings and delivering input to the global supply chain strategy.
• Supplier Development: Driving the improvement of supplier performance specifically regarding quality of delivered goods and services.
• Processes & Controlling: Developing of standardized, efficient processes and controlling systems and implementation accordingly for complete transparency and target achievement.
• Cooperation & Coordination: Ensuring close, constructive collaboration within the Supply Chain Organisation, aimed at the global optimum. Regular alignment with the global SCM Leadership Team and all internal stakeholders.
• Leadership: Leading, managing and developing your team members in accordance with the ZEISS leadership principles.

We want you!

With motivation and passion, you’ll fit right in at ZEISS!

We’re looking for people who are empathetic and passionate, who are committed to achieving their goals, and who get excited about challenging topics. People who deliver top performance and push the limits of what’s possible. Who always strive to develop, accept responsibility, and take society into the future.

If you want to make a difference in return for great employee benefits and career development opportunities then get in touch!

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