Procurement Manager – Lens Care

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across more than 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager - Lens Care to join ZEISS Global Lens Care in Taiwan, in an office-based role.

Your Role

As Procurement Manager - Lens Care, you will oversee end-to-end sourcing, supplier management and value delivery to ensure the availability of safe, compliant and cost-efficient lens care products. You will develop category strategies, build strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement across procurement, quality, cost and supply chain performance.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure supply continuity, optimise inventory, manage supplier risk and support product launches, while contributing to sustainability initiatives and the long-term success of ZEISS Global Consumer Eyecare.

The role of Procurement Manager - Lens Care will involve:

• Supplier management: Source, assess and qualify suppliers for lens care components, including solutions, packaging, active ingredients and consumables. Establish strong supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, and oversee supplier onboarding and due diligence, including compliance, quality assurance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements where applicable.

• Sourcing and contracting: Develop and implement category strategies for lens care products, negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times and payment terms, and proactively manage supplier risks relating to capacity, continuity, geopolitical factors and regulatory requirements.

• Demand planning and inventory management: Collaborate with Demand and Supply Planning teams to forecast requirements, optimise inventory and safety stock levels, and align supplier capacity with product launches and artwork changes.

• Quality and compliance: Ensure suppliers meet relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements, coordinate supplier audits and key customer test programmes, and maintain batch and lot traceability for safety-critical ingredients.

• Cost and value management: Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and total cost of ownership improvements through initiatives such as vendor-managed inventory (VMI), packaging optimisation and alternative materials.

• Logistics and operations: Work closely with the Asia Service Desk and internal teams to coordinate logistics, supplier lead times and warehousing. Manage import and export documentation and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

• Data, reporting and governance: Maintain accurate procurement data within relevant systems, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, on-time delivery and supplier lead times, and prepare reports on procurement performance and risks for leadership.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to support business priorities, product launches and sustainability initiatives.

Your Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring practical procurement experience, strong supplier management capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively across functions and markets.

Essential criteria:

• A completed vocational or commercial qualification in Purchasing, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in a procurement role.
• Experience supporting supplier management and procurement process improvements.
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• A good command of written and spoken English.

It would be desirable if you had:

• Experience working within a global organisation and across international markets.
• Flexibility to undertake international and local business travel as required.
• Experience working in a procurement function within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.

Your Benefits

If you join ZEISS, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• The opportunity to work for a global leader in optics and innovation.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to global procurement processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Career development opportunities within an international organisation.

Role Details

• Job title: Procurement Manager - Lens Care
• Location: Taipei City, Taiwan - office-based
• Division: Global Consumer Eyecare terms.
• Travel: Flexibility to travel internationally and locally as required.

Apply Now

Take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society. Bring your procurement expertise to a global organisation where quality, innovation and collaboration make a meaningful difference.

Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team