Role Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Team Administrator

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Management Electron Microscopy

Department: Supply Chain Management Electron Microscopy

Company overview

ZEISS Microscopy is a leading provider of microscope solutions in the life sciences, materials research, routine and industry markets. With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions.

At the Cambourne (UK) manufacturing plant, ZEISS Microscopy is producing a broad range of highly innovative electron microscopes at the leading edge of technology.

Our claim is our promise: We make it visible.

Role summary

In our global Supply Chain Organization, the buyer is the leading interface between the buying market and the Product Center.

Acting as the first point of contact, they manage relationships with external and internal partners, as they efficiently co-ordinate information flow.

The buyer will manage the relationship with the external suppliers on a daily basis and ensure material availability for the Cambourne Volume Manufacturing Plant.

Through value adding initiatives, the buyer will actively contribute to quality improvement, cost reduction and increase in supplier performance.

For this temporary assignment, we are looking for an administrative coordinator to support the buying team highly efficiently.

Key responsibilities

  • Efficiently track the order confirmation and scheduling of purchase orders.
  • Accurately administrate data in SAP and always ensure the perfect quality of information.
  • Prepare and maintain tracking tools and documents.
  • Escalation management where required.

Benefits

We are a progressive employer with highly attractive work packages including flexible working hours and hybrid working practices that encourage our employees to not only be their most productive but to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Place of work

Based in ZEISS House, Cambourne, UK

Practical Requirements

This job may involve periodic travel and visits to customer sites.

Performance Measures

Annual appraisals to be undertaken by the Head of Supply Chain Management Electron Microscopy and objectives set for the forthcoming year.

Health and Safety

All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by specific actions at work.

Employees must co-operate with the company on all aspects of Health and Safety to meet the legal requirements as outlined in the company H&S policy.

Skills and experience


  • Advanced knowledge in SAP.

  • Highly organized, disciplined, and reliable individual.

  • Team player with good communication skills.

  • Excellent in managing large amounts of data and frequently updating information.

  • Good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office package, especially Microsoft Excel.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

James Lawn, Kate Benyon, Melissa Prescott, Natarlee Lawrence, Suya Rolph

About Zeiss Group

Zeiss Group is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.

  • Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
  • Company Size: 1,000+ employees
  • Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)

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