Supplier Quality Manager Mikrooptik (m/w/x)

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The Zeiss Microoptics unit specializes in the development, optimization, mastering, replication and integration of light-based optics applications based on micro-optical and holographic-optical elements.

Your job For the Automotive, HomeTech and Consumer market segments, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager Microoptik (m/w/x) for holographic solutions in the automotive and consumer sectors with the following tasks: Together with the team, you are responsible for the ecosystem of partners and suppliers focusing on optical technologies, plant technology and process automation

You take responsibility for the development and implementation of partnership strategies incl. the promotion of cross-supplier initiatives and work closely with internal teams to achieve the goals of the company

You are the interface between internal technology teams and our existing and new strategic partners. New potentials will be built up and existing cooperations will be maintained as needed

You analyze technology trends, guide action recommendations and support the implementation into the team, as You bring the right people and partners together and actively create synergies along the entire value chain

You work on contractual frameworks and their design with present our innovative products and processes at the customer's premises and at trade fairs/events

We offer you a high degree of freedom, an interdisciplinary and international team of experts as well as flexible working hours/locations. Take advantage of the opportunity to actively shape our innovative and state-of-the-art micro-optical and holographic-optical area and have an active impact on our success.

Degree in Economics/Ingenieurswissenschaften

Long-standing relevant professional experience in business development, key account management, as well as customer/supplier management for the targeted market segments

High expertise and deeper technical understanding in the fields of optical technologies, mechanical engineering/automating technology - are also of advantage in the automotive, consumer and home technology industry; also like in the Asian area

long-standing relevant experience in technology management in engineering and/or supplier management; Priority in B2B

Analytical, Structured, Result-Orientated and Self-Operation and Strength of Persuasion

Professional handling of customers: inside as well as very good negotiation in contracting (in German and English)

Excellent communication skills and German and English (further foreign language of advantage), especially in the intercultural context and ideally experience in cross-Company/Cross-Supplier programs

readiness for national and international missions

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