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ZEISS Group · 1 day ago

Purchasing Specialist

Osseo, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

ZEISS Group is a pioneering company with over 178 years of experience in technology and innovation. They are seeking a Purchasing Specialist responsible for creating and managing purchase orders, overseeing the receipt of goods, and ensuring compliance with company policies and US Government requirements.

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Hiring Manager

Holly Greenwood-Mosher

Responsibilities

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. (Warehouse, Operations, Finance, …)

Places purchase orders and communicates with vendors on pull ins and push outs

Provides feedback to vendors to help improve their performance

Assists in developing “pull systems” such as kanban to minimize on hand inventory

Ensures that all activities comply with US Government requirements and company policies and procedures

Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers

Responsible for maintaining accurate master data and purchase order data in SAP

Maintaining confirmed Delivery dates on the corresponding Sales Order

Responsible for identifying opportunities and taking actions to improve parts availability for manufacturing and service demands

Responsible for reviewing excess inventory and executing disposition

Qualification

SAPERP systemsMicrosoft ExcelVendor ManagementInventory ManagementAnalytical skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkSelf-motivated

Required

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