Strategic Buyer Sustainability & Energy (m/f/x)

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At ZEISS we are driving progress – in semiconductor technology, medical technology, microscopy, optics and beyond. Our goal is to set standards worldwide with precise technology and innovative solutions. Sustainability is a key part of our action. Become part of our team and shape the future – responsibly, impact-oriented and at eye level.

Your tasks: Takeover of the strategic orientation and control of defined shopping areas in the area of Commodity Energy & Sustainability

Development and implementation of sustainable, economic purchasing strategies at Group level

Implementation of contract and contract negotiations as well as legally secure contractual arrangements

Ensuring a demand-oriented, efficient service to support the specialist areas

Responsibility for the preparation, implementation and follow-up of complex tenders

Building and further development of effective supplier management in the international environment

Close cooperation with Carl Zeiss Energie GmbH, the Corporate Sustainability area and Real Estate Management to clarify requirements and award decisions

In this role, you take over the strategic management and development of defined shopping areas in the area of Commodity Energy & Sustainability at ZEISS. You develop sustainable purchasing strategies, carry out tenders and contract negotiations and ensure a demand-oriented supply. In close cooperation with internal partners such as Carl Zeiss Energie GmbH, you will design forward-looking award decisions at Group level.

Complete study of the disciplines Digital Energy & Business (DEB), Energy and Management, Industrial Engineering Renewable Energy, Business Administration or a comparable qualification

Insufficient experience in energy purchasing, ideally in an industrial environment

knowledge of Tender management and data analysis, complemented by a good technical understanding

Ability to communicate complex facts clearly and addressably

Embossed analytical thinking and structured, targeted working

High level of initiative, team capacity and communication strength

Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

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