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ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is a global leader in the production of microscopy systems for the visualization of the smallest structures and particles in the fields of research and science. Our light, electron and X-ray microscopes as well as software solutions that use AI technology enable groundbreaking discoveries both in bioscience and material and industrial research as well as in training and clinical practice. Namous scientists trust in their research on ZEISS microscopes, including Robert Koch, who discovered the tuberculosis pathogen around 1900.

As a member of our global supply chain organization, you actively create competitive advantages for ZEISS by working closely with internal partners in the UK and Germany as well as our global supplier network. In your role, you take full responsibility for the entire supply chain of one of our product lines in electron microscopy. The focus of this site is in particular on the further development of microscopy applications for the semiconductor market.

Ideally, you can experience semiconductors or electronics. They are talented in negotiations, skillful in communication and excellent in coordinating tasks and thus design the supply chain in implementing projects and technical changes. By understanding market trends, you select competitive suppliers that offer our organization significant added value, and thus support the successful development and introduction of innovative products and solutions.

Integrated into multifunctional project teams, you are a highly valued partner for development, product management and production and work closely with our Lead Buyers and Commodity Managers.

Representation of the supply chain in projects to introduce new products and revise existing electron microscopes

Design of a roadmap of the assigned product line with market-oriented purchasing aspects

Creating and implementing an integrated supply chain strategy for your projects in coordination with internal partners

Coordination of an efficient flow of information between external and internal partners

Negotiations of Terms of Purchase, NDAs and Contracts

Analysis of problems, development of structured solutions and rapid decision-making, including effective escalation management

Managing the entire supply chain process, including SAP-based RFQs and orders, tracking order confirmations and ensuring material availability

Responsibility for the Engineering Change Management of the assigned product line in the project phase

Enthusiasm for technology and ideally experience in working with highly complex parts and manufacturing processes in the semiconductor industry or electronics

Team player with excellent communication skills and high learning skills

organised and disciplined personality with the ability to work under pressure and manage stressful project situations

Experience required in supply chain, purchasing, project management and/or in the introduction of new products

Efficiency in handling large amounts of data and summarising and presenting information

secure knowledge of English for cooperation in our international project teams

advanced knowledge in SAP (MM) and sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office package

occasional travel to our factory near Cambridge or to suppliers required (10-20%)

Become part of our team and design tomorrow's microscopy systems! !