Purchasing Specialist

ZEISS•Minneapolis, MI

1d•$53,000 - $66,000•Hybrid

About The Position

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 178 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Location: This position is located in Maple Grove, MN or Wixom, MI locations with Hybrid schedule. What’s the role? Responsible for creating and managing purchase orders for complex systems, accessories, and third-party items for the solution area, focusing on our Zeiss business partner. This role does not include planning or production review duties. The specialist updates orders with delivery dates, oversees the receipt of goods, and ensures all necessary information is forwarded for Delivery Note (DN) creation.

Requirements

Two-year college degree in business or related field or three to five years professional experience in a Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, or Inventory Control function.
Understanding of ERP systems.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in intercultural teams.
Self-motivated individual who shows initiative to take on additional assignments.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders for complex systems, accessories, and third-party items for the solution area, focusing on Zeiss business partner requirements.
Update purchase orders with accurate delivery dates.
Own the process of receiving goods and ensure timely forwarding of information for Delivery Note (DN) creation.
Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery schedules, and any required changes.
Maintain accurate purchase order data in SAP and maintain tracking information in ERP systems.
Ensure compliance with company policies and US Government requirements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve any issues related to purchasing or receiving goods. (Warehouse, Operations, Finance, …)
Places purchase orders and communicates with vendors on pull ins and push outs.
Provides feedback to vendors to help improve their performance.
Assists in developing “pull systems” such as kanban to minimize on hand inventory.
Ensures that all activities comply with US Government requirements and company policies and procedures.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsible for maintaining accurate master data and purchase order data in SAP.
Maintaining confirmed Delivery dates on the corresponding Sales Order
Responsible for identifying opportunities and taking actions to improve parts availability for manufacturing and service demands.
Responsible for reviewing excess inventory and executing disposition.