Zimmer Biomet · 1 week ago
Snr Procurement Director - IT/ Professional Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader dedicated to enhancing patient mobility. The Procurement Sr Director is responsible for championing cost reductions and leading strategic procurement efforts across various categories, while managing a team and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective strategies.
Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
Must have deep IT & Professional services category management experience
Lead procurement activities for multiple areas of spend within a portfolio with the goal of achieving significant initial cost productions supplanted with year over year productivity improvements and total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels
Work closely with key stakeholders and member organizations and then corporate functions to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans
Attract and develop talent to build a distinctive procurement management organization
Responsible for managing annual spend while leading a team of 5-8 people
This position will report directly to the VP, Sourcing
Oversee the development and execution of strategies through the strategic procurement process for a specific portfolio of spend areas
Lead strategic procurement efforts in specific category areas
Set priorities and performance goals for procurement managers, guide strategy development for major commodities, oversee the development of annual strategic procurement plans which specify how savings goals will be achieved, supervise the procurement team members, communicate team progress with senior leadership and ensure clear alignment between team actions and business partners
Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, data summaries, and other documents of both a recurring and nonrecurring nature
Perform moderately complex analyses of data to draw inferences or conclusions to drive sound decisions
Lead, coordinate, and delegate projects including project development, communications, meetings, tracking, and reporting
Lead and execute on assigned projects with limited oversight
Oversee the process to select and manage suppliers
Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
Monitor strategy implementation
Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
Develop an expertise in the portfolio spend categories
Attract, develop, reward and retain talent
Drive best practices
Integration of procurement into core business processes
Uphold internal and external policies, regulations, and laws
Procurement will be actively involved in the end-to-end process for strategic procurement categories and will have demonstrated a clear and meaningful impact
The relationship between this role, Procurement senior leadership, Procurement team members, and cross functional stakeholders will be working well with no confusion regarding roles and responsibilities
Procurement performance internal metrics and supporting data collection processes will be in place, actively monitored, and viewed as credible and accurate
Suppliers will be actively managed and developed using a common scorecard process
Qualification
Required
Must have deep IT & Professional services category management experience
Lead procurement activities for multiple areas of spend within a portfolio with the goal of achieving significant initial cost productions supplanted with year over year productivity improvements and total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality and vendor service levels
Work closely with key stakeholders and member organizations and then corporate functions to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans
Attract and develop talent to build a distinctive procurement management organization
Responsible for managing annual spend while leading a team of 5-8 people
Oversee the development and execution of strategies through the strategic procurement process for a specific portfolio of spend areas
Serve as a primary champion and process leader for the strategic procurement process for each area of spend
Set priorities and performance goals for procurement managers, guide strategy development for major commodities, oversee the development of annual strategic procurement plans which specify how savings goals will be achieved, supervise the procurement team members, communicate team progress with senior leadership and ensure clear alignment between team actions and business partners
Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, data summaries, and other documents of both a recurring and nonrecurring nature
Perform moderately complex analyses of data to draw inferences or conclusions to drive sound decisions
Lead, coordinate, and delegate projects including project development, communications, meetings, tracking, and reporting
Lead and execute on assigned projects with limited oversight
Oversee the process to select and manage suppliers
Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
Monitor strategy implementation
Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
Develop an expertise in the portfolio spend categories
Attract, develop, reward and retain talent
Drive best practices
Integration of procurement into core business processes
Uphold internal and external policies, regulations, and laws
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline required
At least ten years of procurement experience required with a minimum Bachelors level of education
Previous experience with assigned commodities required
Preferred
Experience in a related environment preferred
Specialized Procurement or related certification or training preferred
Strategic ability to develop high impact procurement strategies
World-class supplier relationship skills
Outstanding cross-functional leadership skills
Visionary leader with a global business perspective
Strong management skills with an emphasis on people development
Ability to engage and influence internal business partners and team members at all levels of the organization
Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences at various organizational levels
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail to keep accurate records and organize information effectively and efficiently
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated history of taking initiative, meeting commitments, and assisting in the creation of new tools or solutions to achieve business results
Proven track record of effective process management and improvement
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, handle multiple priorities, and identify creative solutions to problems
Working knowledge of statistical tools and analysis techniques
Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of common financial statements
High level of personal accountability and integrity
Energetic and driven to successfully reach objectives
Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software
Proficient with and/ or the ability to quickly learn Zimmer Biomet's systems
Knowledge of functional best practices, industry trends, legal and regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies
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
H1B Sponsorship
Zimmer Biomet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
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
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