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About ZEISS Group ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields o f optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets. Purpose of the Job : As a Tactical Buyer – Sourcing & Procurement, you are part of the Central Procurement team responsible for sourcing of goods and services for your designated categories like “IT & Telecom, Marcom, Professional Services, HRM Services Etc. You will handle sourcing & Procurement activities from end to end, but not limited to set up of RFXs on Email/sourcing tools, effective cost assessment as well as managing timely communication with internal stakeholders/ customers and providing updates and external communication with suppliers. You will also be responsible for negotiations & Contracting, contract management of tactical & Strategic procurement, PR processing and POs creation, Delivery confirmation, vendor management and report generation. You will be dedicated to specific sets of categories or all categories and you will work with Demand side/Business Partner(s) and Procurement Manager to be aligned with the related category strategies as well as internal customer requirements. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities : Central Sourcing & Procurement Strategical: Execution of sourcing & Procurement activities in designated business units, by closely working with the business unit internal customers (to understand the requirement & timeline), Legal team, as well as Category Managers which includes but is not limited Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation, Supplier Financial capability Assessment, Industry benchmarking, costing, Negotiations, drafting of agreements, contracting & Supplier Performance evaluation Etc. Vendor Management, Vendor Master management, Vendor Development. Implements change management strategies within designated business units to increase utilization of best practices sourcing and procurement solutions under Central Procurement approach. Central Sourcing & Procurement Operational: Interact with Business functions, understand the requirements & purchase timelines, obtaining quotes, cost assessment, effective negotiations, Ordering. Addressing & Resolving purchase, Delivery & Payment related issues raised by internal & External Stakeholders. Spend Analysis Report Generation, Savings Capturing, Maintain the contract database management. Creates and maintains Category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred vendors and business unit requirements for PR2PO execution. Supports execution of local, regional sourcing strategies for designated categories/areas of spend. Reviews procurement requests outside category card guidelines and support them to process though deviation approvals. Has deep process skills, an understanding of process costs, and the ability to work with operations to ensure effective operations and meeting agreed service levels. Propose efficiencies improvement through Kaizen approach & Process Automation. Requirements: Strong stakeholder management skills, a strong team player. Solid decision-making ability in using available facts in sensitive client and internal situations. Ability to develop and implement processes across multiple divisions to create consistency and efficiencies. Excellent problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and initiatives simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (both internally, with client stakeholders, and the supplier community). High degree of proficiency in Microsoft business tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, Outlook). Experience in using e-Sourcing tools including eRFx, reverse auctions and contract management tools. Strong knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes. Knowledge of SAP Fiori SC Process, SAP PO Creation & amendments, SAP Report Generation, GRN , Jagar or any e-Sourcing tools. Knowledge of Import/Export, SEZ Documentation, Goods & Services Taxation.