Supplier Development Manager

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted intervention in diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally. Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

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Your roleSystematically evaluate and qualify global supplier network regarding scalability / growth, cost ef-ficiency, delivery reliability, resilience, and sustainability to support MED global growth strategyWork on improvements to achieve defined development targets together with the selected sup-pliers and in alignment with Category ManagementAnalysis of suppliers' processes and KPI's and derive measures to support supplier regarding im-provements of processes, organization, risk management, production network etc.Implement measures to reduce supplier risk score resulting from supplier risk evaluationEnsure supply chain compliance with global regulations, norms and standardsSupporting internal audits and audits from external authoritiesNational- and international travel activities

Your profileProcurement professional with 5+ years of experience in supplier management / developmentExperienced in Lean-Methods (such as Lean-Manufacturing, 5S, Gemba, Six Sigma, CIP, Kaizen, SMED, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping)Strong technical skills in different production technologiesGood understanding in global xmdgtar regulations, norms and standardsExperienced in supplier audits and deriving reliable measures to improve supplier performanceGood knowledge in project managementExcellent communication skills and capability to animate diverse and demanding stakeholders to foster collaborations, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement.Service oriented capability to bring a strategic vision and hands-on contribution to achieve goalsFluent in English and preferable a 2nd language like German or French

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team : Marina Löw, Simone Kundler