Zimmer Biomet · 4 days ago
Global Category Manager - Packaging
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader committed to enhancing patient mobility. The Global Category Manager will manage end-to-end procurement activities for the Packaging category, develop global strategies, and lead supplier qualifications while driving cost reductions and innovation in packaging materials.
Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global category strategies for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials
Strategic interface with suppliers and accountable for building strong and strategic supplier relationships
Analyze global market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to proactively manage category performance
Cost structure analysis to deliver innovation, sustainability, and total cost improvement
Drive design for excellence initiatives by conducting teardowns to identify value opportunities
Conduct product tear downs and cost breakdowns to identify design, material, and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with engineering and operations to validate cost models and benchmark supplier pricing
Lead value engineering workshops and cross-functional cost reduction initiatives across packaging categories
Partner with R&D and Product Development teams to embed DfX and DfM principles early in the design process
Lead complex contract negotiations including multi-year supply agreements, cost models, and performance-based incentives
Develop supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews focused on cost, quality, service, and innovation
Qualification
Required
5+ years track record in Strategic Procurement
Ability to develop high impact procurement strategies
Leadership skills
Internal stakeholder management
Supplier relationship and management skills
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Packaging Science or related field
At least 7+ years of experience in packaging procurement, category management, or packaging engineering
Strong understanding of packaging design, materials, and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated success leading product teardowns and DfX initiatives
Must possess the ability to travel on a regular basis with overnight stays up to 25%. Occasional regional travel and global travel may be required
Preferred
Previous experience with assigned category preferred
Experience in a regulated environment preferred
Benefits
Development opportunities
Robust employee resource groups (ERGs)
Flexible working environment
Location specific competitive total rewards
Wellness incentives
Culture of recognition and performance awards
Company
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a medical device manufacturing company that offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal, and trauma devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2016-12-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2001-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Ivan Tornos
Chairman, President and CEO
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David DeMartino
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Recent News
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