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Zeiss

Supplies lithography optics for semiconductor manufacturing

Operational Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJena, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed commercial vocational training.
  • Several years of experience in procurement, materials management, or supply chain management.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain management, process management, and project management.
  • Confident use of SAP and experience with key performance indicators, reporting, and data-driven management tools.
  • Ability to coordinate internal and external stakeholders effectively and communicate complex matters clearly.
  • Structured, independent, solution-oriented working style, with ability to identify improvement opportunities and implement them sustainably.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the central interface between Operations, strategic and operational procurement, and Supply Chain Management to ensure the supply of materials and spare parts.
  • Manage escalations, L0 tickets, and critical supply situations, and coordinate and follow up on appropriate measures.
  • Prioritize work packages, manage supplier portfolios, and align responsibilities and resources with suppliers and service providers.
  • Analyze supply chain management metrics, ensure data quality, and create and develop relevant reporting and SAP-related topics.
  • Represent procurement interests in change processes and committees, and ensure procurement-related changes are implemented on time.
  • Analyze inventory, manage inventory notifications, and develop and implement measures to reduce excess inventory and tied-up capital while ensuring supply capability.
  • Lead or participate in supply chain management and procurement projects, and develop and implement new processes, standards, roles, and ways of working.

About the Company

Zeiss

Supplies lithography optics for semiconductor manufacturing

Zeiss SMT designs and makes high-precision optical systems for semiconductor manufacturing, including lithography optics, photomask solutions, and process-control components. Its products are used in lithography equipment to project circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, with responsibilities spanning advanced optics, mask technology, and monitoring tools that ensure precise, repeatable imaging.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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