ZEISS | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 02.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Assistant Head of Strategic Procurement & Excellence/Strategy (m/f/d)
Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To make a sign with our innovations and to enable great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company. In an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities, ZEISS employees work in a culture characterised by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together. Today dare. Inspire tomorrow. Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. Apply in less than 10 minutes. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Seeing beyond - future of medical technology
For more than 100 years, the medical technology of ZEISS has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve the vision of people at any time of life. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on the diseased tissue, so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally ZEISS's medical technology supports medical professionals to improve the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that we have a direct influence on the well-being of our people is our daily drive.
Your job You take over the assistance activities for the Head of Strategic Procurement and the Head of Operational Excellence and Strategy
You manage the calendars, including schedules, preparation of meetings, workshops and other events, distribution of agenda and meeting documents, follow action items
You prioritize, distribute and edit the input correspondence (by mail, phone, post). content itself
You are the 'Point of Contact' for internal and external stakeholders and partners
You organize business trips in Germany and abroad, including route planning, visit planning, flights, accommodation, visas and corresponding travel cost accounting
You independently coordinate the training needs in the field with the associated organization, support and evaluation
You design and compile reports, presentations and edit/correct and distribute them
You are active part of the Assistant Network (also representation) and support the onboarding of new employees (e.g. organisation of work resources)
You have a completed commercial or similar training or a relevant study
You can look back on a multi-year professional experience in the field of assistance
It distinguishes an independent, flexible, structured, detailed and result-oriented working method
You are characterized by a high self-initiative, loyalty, secrecy and organizational talent and a diplomatic skill, these are indispensable
You have a strong team capability and a high level of service and customer orientation
You work out with MS Office products
Your oral and written communication in German and English is very good
Location
 | ZEISS | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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