Purchasing and supply chain consulting (SCM) for industry and medium-sized businesses. We see ourselves as an operational partner who analyzes your needs directly on site. Together with you, we develop secure, efficient, and lean processes —digital and resilient. Our promise: reliable supply, clear processes, and solutions that work in practice.
For over 75 years, industry leaders such as Siemens Energy, LyondellBasell, and Evonik have placed their trust in Zilken. Many of our customers have been working with us for decades. DIN ISO 9001 certified and digitally networked, we guarantee security of supply and create resilient supply chains.
Non-transparent supply chains: risks and costs remain difficult to control, optimization is hardly possible.
Lack of standards: The absence of audits jeopardizes quality and compliance in purchasing.
Too many individual orders: Increase the workload and tie up resources unnecessarily
Strategic and operational procurement: Not seamlessly integrated
Lack of expertise: Internal resources reach their limits when it comes to complex procurement and sourcing.
Limited availability: Material shortages jeopardize supply security and process stability.
We support companies in strategic procurement decisions. Our approach: We don't just advise—we implement together with you.
Practical: Deep understanding of processes, systems, and technical purchasing
Flexible: Support for individual process steps or complete outsourcing
Secure: Risk and quality management in accordance with DIN ISO 9001
Efficient: Lean management and digital integration noticeably improve processes
Partnership-based: Optimizing technical purchasing and supply chain processes together – quickly, easily, and with a focus on solutions.
Complex procurement requires clear strategies. Zilken develops solutions that reduce costs, minimize risks, and secure supply chains. Our digital and practical services make purchasing and supply chains fit for the future.
Analyze requirements, outsource operational procurement, retain strategic control. Targeted relief for purchasing.
Identify discontinuation risks early on, develop alternatives, and ensure long-term availability. Prevent failures before they occur.
Ensuring reliable product safety – from ISO 9001 to industry-specific standards and audits.
Streamline processes, shorten throughput times, increase efficiency. Consistently embed lean principles in purchasing.
Consolidate suppliers, reduce interfaces, simplify processes. This will make your supply chain clearer.
Minimize risks through dual or multiple sourcing. Secure long-term supply.
Our customers are the best ones to tell you what they appreciate about us.
Additional customers who trust us
Our sourcing consulting analyzes requirements and takes on operational tasks. It also strengthens strategic decisions in purchasing and the supply chain. This applies at both the process and product levels.
Many systems and machines today run significantly longer than planned. Manufacturers often stop supplying suitable parts after a few years. We identify such risks early on and find solutions: from one-off special parts to specific consumables. Thanks to our network and experience, we can secure your supply—even for aging equipment.
Lean management reduces waste, streamlines processes, and lowers process costs in the long term.
Yes, our QA processes are DIN 9001 certified and meet the highest standards. This includes, among other things, incoming goods inspection in accordance with Sections 377 and 378 of the German Commercial Code (HGB).
We support industrial companies with purchasing and supply chain optimization—including mechanical engineering, energy supply, and the chemical industry.
Complex procurement challenges require experienced partners. We work with you to develop solution-oriented strategies—for secure supply and stable supply chains.
