Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, accounting, or business discipline preferred., 3–5 years’ experience in Sourcing/Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management., Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing is preferred., Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with strong analytical skills..

Key responsibilities:

Review demand and obtain goods/services at the highest quality and lowest cost.

Approve orders at Commercial sites up to $100k and ensure compliance with sourcing policies.

Educate Commercial sites on sourcing procedures and identify savings opportunities.

Manage stakeholder relationships and support commercial sites during supply chain issues.

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Commercial Buyer will be responsible for reviewing demand and obtaining goods and/or services at the highest quality, lowest total cost, and maximize total value consistent with Commodity Leader sourcing strategies.

In this role the Buyer will be responsible for approving all orders at Commercial sites up to $100k. They will ensure compliance with the global sourcing policy while identifying commercial opportunities.

How You'll Create Impact

Ensures all Commercial sites are aware of Sourcing procedures and policies.
Educate Commercial sites on Sourcing KPI’s. (Contract coverage & cost savings).
Identify savings opportunities using existing tools and internal stakeholders.
Conduct RFX for projects up to $100k.
Support EMEA leads when implementing EMEA strategies
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Support commercial sites when supply chain issues occur and help to find solutions with the support of the local Team.
Reviews and approve requisitions between $20k - $100k
Ensure purchase order execution is consistent with Commodity Leader strategies.
Support other departments with SRM training.
Work with other SME’s to resolve issues and improvements withing our SRM/ERP tools.
Coordinate non-compliant PO’s with relevant stakeholders.

What Makes You Stand Out

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, accounting, or other business discipline would be preferred. Otherwise, education within Sourcing/Procurement area or equivalent job experience.
3–5 years’ experience in Sourcing/Purchasing and/or Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management.
Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing preferred.

Your Background

Professional Experience

Knows the criteria, process and tools for measuring and recording purchasing performance.
Negotiation and managing stakeholder relationships.
Ability to quickly and accurately generate action requirements based on ERP System outputs.
Spreadsheet skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems experience required to support procurement decision making.
Must be a self-starter, self-managed, effective team player with excellent analytical / problem solving skills.

Special Expertise