ZEISS Group

Purchasing Specialist

ZEISS Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Maple GroveMinnesotaMissouriUnited 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