Supply Chain Management

The Strategic Purchasing team researches the supplier landscape based on our requirements and the infrastructure; handles supplier sourcing and supplier evaluation. Strategic Purchasing also handles the preparation of inquiry documents, issues calls for tenders, compiles price comparison lists, and price negotiations. Operative Purchasing then manages orders, confirmations of orders and monitoring of deliveries.

The Materials Scheduling team draws up a procurement plan based on the orders and compiles the exact procurement times for every article. This piece-by-piece planning is calculated backwards from the required availability date and shows the current status of the long-lead parts and short-lead parts every day. This procurement plan allows us to monitor not only the materials requirements but also all related processes. The time schedules for assembly and installation of equipment are protected by the ongoing delivery monitoring and control of the parts change management.

At ZETA we see our suppliers as strategic partners. Accordingly, or supplier management focuses on the mid- and long-term optimisation of our suppliers. Based on the procurement strategies we develop specific development activities that enable a continuous improvement of the quality of deliveries or reduction of costs. Tools used by the Supplier Management team include a methodical supplier selection process and supplier integration, constant supplier monitoring and supplier development. To protect the high quality standards, our Supplier Quality Assurance team provides suppliers with ongoing supervision and support.