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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!\nWhat’s the role?\nThe Category Manager is a key member of the Zeiss global procurement team, responsible for driving initiatives related to cost reduction, strategic sourcing, vendor management, relocation projects, risk mitigation, contract negotiation, and long-term strategic planning. This role plays a critical part in supporting business objectives to maintain a competitive supply chain strategy. In addition to leading continuous improvement initiatives, the position is responsible for managing the procurement part in take over projects to our facility in Chesterfield, while partnering closely with Quality Management, R&D and the local and global procurement team to achieve overall supply chain goals.\nSound Interesting?\nHere’s what you’ll do:\nPartner closely with Business Management, Engineering, Production and global Supply Chain teams to identify and prioritize initiatives that enable business growth\nLocalize sources where applicable and manage global sourcing as well.\nLead efforts to identify procurement risks, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with the global procurement team to implement solutions.\nIdentify and qualify global suppliers that support site performance, global category performance and long-term business goals.\nPlan and execute supplier relocations utilizing the global suppler network\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive improvements in cost, quality, lead time, and service, while fostering long-term partnerships.\nUtilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Fishbowl)\nManage regulatory compliance cross-functionally with Supplier Quality Management and global procurement team\nTrack, analyze, and report on key procurement KPIs, including COGS, purchase price variance (PPV), supplier performance,\nContinuously assess supplier risk and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity in a regulated environment.\nSet up global strategies for assigned category and implement category strategies for our global supply chain.\nPerform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Global Category Management.\nKey Metrics:\nCost savings and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) due to effective category strategy\nAvailability of qualified suppliers and products according to project plans and technology roadmaps\nSupplier Performance for assigned category (contractual coverage, Number of high risk suppliers, Quality and cost down performance)\nDo you qualify?\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.\nMinimum 5 years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 3 years in a Procurement role.\nDemonstrated success responsible for strategic procurement in a regulated industry·\nStrong background in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and leading cost savings initiatives.\nExperience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Fishbowl preferred).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and use of AI.\nExperience in Asian and European supply markets incl. global travel· APICS/ASCM or CSCP certification.\nWork Authorization Requirement:\nThis position requires unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. 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