Senior Procurement Specialist
ZEISS GroupMissouri, United States
Posted April 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024). With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Specialist is a key member of the site's procurement team, responsible for driving initiatives related to cost reduction, strategic sourcing, vendor management, risk mitigation, contract negotiation, and long-term strategic planning. This role plays a critical part in supporting both short-term operational needs and long-term business objectives to maintain a competitive supply chain strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain roles, with at least 3 years in a Procurement role.
- Demonstrated success responsible for raw material procurement in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar).
- Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and leading cost savings initiatives.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
