Sourcing manager (f/m/x)

Enabling smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient microchips

Work where tomorrow is created.

Around 80% of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the core of every electronically controlled system, they are an essential part of our daily lives—whether in smartphones, smart homes, or smart factories. ZEISS is a global technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems, and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of increasingly smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient microchips—playing a key role in shaping the era of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Supply Chain Management supports the sustainable growth and success of ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT). SMT is built on strong partnerships with its suppliers and continuously works to strengthen these collaborations to maintain its technological leadership. Together, we leverage synergies and optimized supply chains to consistently meet customer requirements. A highly motivated, multidisciplinary team collaborates closely to turn cutting-edge technology into reality.

Your Role

You will manage a portfolio of commodity groups and contribute to the long-term competitiveness of our procurement and supply chain organisation.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams, you will develop sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance, lead commercial negotiations, and support a resilient and future-oriented supplier base across our manufacturing network.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups and analyse supply markets, identify opportunities, and mitigate sourcing-related risks.
• Build and maintain a competitive supplier portfolio, Conduct market benchmarking and identify innovative suppliers and solutions.
• Conduct and manage commercial and contractual negotiations with national and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and lead sourcing decisions based on cost, quality, delivery performance, and overall business value.
• Identify and implement sustainable savings opportunities while maintaining operational excellence.
• Monitor supplier performance and act as the primary commercial contact for escalations.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant working experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or a comparable commercial role within an industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset combined with an interest in technical products and manufacturing processes.
• First experience in managing multiple commodity groups and supplier portfolios.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented working style.
• Willingness to work on-site and to travel internationally as required.
• Fluent in English and German.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
David Hartmann