Tactical Buyer (m/w/x)

Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd

Aalen, Germany
On-site
Process and create purchase orders
Track order confirmations and deliveries
Identify and source materials, equipment, and services
Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support procurement for both global and local projects within their ophthalmic lens manufacturing division. The role requires strong negotiation skills, proficiency in procurement software, and the ability to work collaboratively while managing supplier relationships

Job Summary

  • As a Tactical Buyer, you will provide procurement support to projects on a global and local scale, including new product/equipment developments and plant-specific investment projects.
  • Your responsibilities include processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and conducting market research to ensure cost-effectiveness and project alignment.
  • The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree or commercial apprenticeship with related experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, and excellent analytical abilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Carl Zeiss Pty Ltd is seeking a Tactical Buyer to support procurement for both global and local projects within their ophthalmic lens manufacturing division. The role requires strong negotiation skills, proficiency in procurement software, and the ability to work collaboratively while managing supplier relationships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process and create purchase orders
  • Track order confirmations and deliveries
  • Identify and source materials, equipment, and services
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Conduct market analysis for suppliers

Nice-to-have

  • Strong solution orientation
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
  • Other languages are a plus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or technical field
  • Commercial apprenticeship with several years of experience
  • Proficiency in procurement software SAP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • English fluent / German min. B2

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