Project Buyer - CAPEX & Projects

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, it's employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’re looking for a Project Buyer to join us in Lisbon, Portugal.

Your Role

The Project Buyer CAPEX and Projects shall have a focus on CAPEX sourcing projects. Additional the Project Buyer will take on special sourcing projects on a global scale. This will help Global Procurement to provide the right degree of flexibility to organizational demands and still assume full ownership for the procurement related aspects. That role will coordinate and drive the decision for sourcing projects of higher complexity on a global scale. That might be bundling sourcing demands, strategic sourcing or support on special projects where no clear ownership is defined yet. 

The role of a Project Buyer  will involve:

Project participation & planning 

• Get and then Translate project requirements (specs, timeline, budget) into a procurement plan.

• Actively plan and host project kick-off and regular project meetings for the sourcing project 

• Align with engineering, quality, and finance. 

Sourcing & supplier selection 

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers (RFQ/RFI/RFP processes). 

• Obtain, compare, and negotiate offers (price, lead time, payment terms, warranties). 

• Prepare supplier selection proposals and support decision-making. 

• If necessary present the recommendation for sourcing decision in a Sourcing Board 

Contracting & negotiation 

• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers. 

• Draft, review, and coordinate contracts and framework agreements with Legal/Procurement. 

• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and relevant regulations. 

• Negotiate framework contracts and MSA 

Cost management 

• Achieve target costs for project components and services. 

• Track and report cost developments, savings, and cost risks and elevate on Total Cost of Ownership 

• Timeline & delivery assurance 

• Ensure purchased parts/services are delivered on time and in line with project milestones. 

• Monitor supplier performance and capacity; escalate delays and implement recovery plans. 

Quality & risk management 

• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to ensure parts meet technical and quality requirements. 

• Manage supplier-related risks (single-source, geo-political, capacity, compliance). 

• On demand, support Quality in their supplier audits and qualification/approval processes. 

Change management 

• Handle change requests (technical, volume, scope) with suppliers. 

• Assess impact of changes on cost, lead time, and contractual terms. 

• Update purchase orders and contracts accordingly. 

Documentation & reporting 

• Create and maintain purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation in ERP/PLM tools. 

• Provide regular status reports on purchasing activities, risks, and KPIs for the project. 

• Ensure documentation is audit-proof and in line with company standards. 

Supplier relationship management 

• Act as main commercial contact for suppliers within the project. 

• Lead regular review meetings to address performance, issues, and improvement measures. 

Your Experience

• Education / Professional Certification 

   

  Bachelor Degree, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related field 

   

  Experience 

   

  Min. 5 years in Procurement, and minimum 3 years of which in Strategic or Project Procurement Role 

   

  Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics 

   

  Proficient English (technical and business English), German B2 or higher 

   

  Working conditions & Other Attributes. 

  Hybrid model of 2 office days in the Lisbon Office

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Joe Taroni