Job description

The Procurement Specialist will provide purchasing leadership for effective sourcing and procurement of Indirect Material (NPM) for ZEISS U.S. entities located throughout the United States and work in alignment with strategies developed with Carl Zeiss AG Oberkochen Germany.

Job Description:

• Collaborate and develop strong relationships and an active network with other procurement leaders and colleagues from the corresponding departments at each U.S. entity.
• Develop category strategies for Zeiss U.S. to provide the best service and cost savings opportunity benefiting multiple entities.
• Collaborate with NPM buyers in Carl Zeiss AG Oberkochen/ Germany to develop global strategies.
• Effectively lead negotiations and manage supplier selection to meet quality, service, and cost requirements.
• Initiates and monitors contract negotiations with suppliers for NPM projects.
• Strives to optimally leverage suppliers' capabilities and cost position.
• Reports monthly procurement KPI's.
• Actively identify and seek out new opportunities to reduce cost and increase optimization of existing processes (e.g. online catalog).
• Coordinate planning and optimization of cost contribution to EBIT for assigned commodity categories according to corporate guidelines.
• Initiates, coordinates, and monitors pooling opportunities and NPM programs.
• Initiate and achieve targeted cost reduction programs.
• Manage national programs and conduct RFPs as necessary
• Centralize / Standardize expense categories for spend categories (e.g. marketing) and gain alignment/agreement from all US BGs.
• Create user-friendly Training for BGs to drive compliance to programs and support realization of savings by using tools properly

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience purchasing, indirect buying, negotiations and finance. Experience with Strategic Sourcing Methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead peer and supplier relationships and to build an aligned strategy.
• Knowledgeable in or experienced in working with various indirect categories (e.g., corporate travel, IT/Mobility Wireless, Logistics, Fleet, Marketing, Corporate Services).
• Ability to analyze opportunities for cost improvement as well as assess supplier performance (such as quality, cost, reliability, ability to innovate, and financial stability).
• Financial skills to assess the total cost of procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with knowledge of law and contracts.
• Expertise in project management, procurement methods, and data analysis.
• Able to provide reporting on progress in multiple formats to multiple leadership levels within the company.
• Able and willing to travel within the US and Internationally.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from White Plains, NY.

The salary range for the position is $58,200 to $72,800 annually.

The salary offer for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bouse.

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement saving plan and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,200.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White Plains, NY 10601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10601

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