Supplier Development Manager (f/m/x)

Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd

Multiple Locations
On-site
Supplier network evaluation
Supplier improvement initiatives
Supplier risk reduction
Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to evaluate and improve their global supplier network, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should possess over five years of procurement experience, strong technical skills, and proficiency in Lean methods, alongside excellent communication abilities

Job Summary

  • Systematically evaluate and qualify the global supplier network regarding scalability, cost efficiency, delivery reliability, resilience, and sustainability to support MED global growth strategy.
  • Work on improvements to achieve defined development targets together with selected suppliers and in alignment with Category Management.
  • Ensure supply chain compliance with global regulations, norms and standards, and support internal and external audits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to evaluate and improve their global supplier network, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should possess over five years of procurement experience, strong technical skills, and proficiency in Lean methods, alongside excellent communication abilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier network evaluation
  • Supplier improvement initiatives
  • Supplier risk reduction
  • Supply chain compliance
  • Global regulations and standards

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vision and hands-on contribution
  • Animate diverse and demanding stakeholders
  • Second language proficiency (German or French)

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in supplier management/development
  • Experienced in Lean-Methods
  • Strong technical skills in production technologies
  • Good understanding in global regulations, norms and standards
  • Experienced in supplier audits
  • Good knowledge in project management
  • Fluent in English

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