Procurement Lead

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ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.

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Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

Develop and execute category strategies for Real Estate & Workplace Services aligned with Zeiss global sourcing frameworks.
Lead end-to-end sourcing for:
- Office expansions, relocations & refurbishment projects
- Construction & interior fit-outs
- Facilities Management services (MEP/AMC, HVAC, housekeeping, cafeteria, landscaping, pest control)
- Security services and office supplies contracts
Conduct cost benchmarking, market analysis, and supply risk assessments to inform sourcing decisions.
Deliver measurable savings and value creation while maintaining Zeiss’ quality and compliance standards.

Supplier & Contract Management

Manage strategic suppliers, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement.
Drive RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization in collaboration with Legal.
Track supplier SLAs, KPIs, escalation plans, incident resolution, and corrective action measures.
Ensure suppliers adhere to Zeiss sustainability, EHS, data privacy, and ethical procurement policies.

Real Estate & Workplace Collaboration

Partner with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Workplace teams to plan and execute site development and facility upgrade projects.
Support lease evaluation and negotiation for site expansions, new office setups, and renewals.
Develop procurement project plans, track timelines, manage documentation, and ensure on-time execution.

Stakeholder & Business Partner Management

Act as a strategic advisor to Facility Operations, Engineering, and Business units regarding vendor proposals and commercial terms.
Align procurement initiatives with financial targets, workplace experience goals, and operational continuity.
Present sourcing recommendations, business cases, and cost models to leadership for approvals.

Compliance, Governance & Sustainability

Ensure full adherence to Zeiss Procurement Governance Framework and audit controls.
Maintain supplier risk registers; implement mitigation and performance improvement actions.
Contribute to Zeiss sustainability & supplier diversity initiatives, including low-emission operations and responsible sourcing.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
5–10 years of procurement experience with strong exposure to Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction, or Workplace Services.
Experience within regulated, high-quality, or technology-driven environments (e.g., medical devices, manufacturing, R&D) preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance.
Strong project management experience in multi-site / cross-functional environments.

Key Skills