
Purchasing Specialist
ZEISS Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Maple Grove • Minnesota • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $53,000 - $66,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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.
- Place purchase orders and communicate with vendors on pull ins and push outs.
- Provide feedback to vendors to help improve their performance.
- Assist in developing “pull systems” such as kanban to minimize on hand inventory.
- Ensure that all activities comply with US Government requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate master data and purchase order data in SAP. Maintain confirmed delivery dates on the corresponding Sales Order.
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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
purchase ordersERP systemsSAPkanbaninventory controlanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdata maintenancedelivery note creationvendor communication
Soft skills
effective communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedinitiativecollaborationteamworkfeedback provisionissue resolutionorganizational skillsadaptability