Indirect Sourcing Category Lead

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required., 5+ years of work experience in indirect sourcing or a related function., Strong communication and negotiation skills., Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of independent decision making..

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the SEA and ANZ team on APAC indirect sourcing.
  • Source services for stakeholders on time and within budget.
  • Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings strategies while ensuring compliance with global sourcing procedures.

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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.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Coordinate SEA and ANZ team on APAC indirect sourcing (Domestic Freight, Distribution & Warehousing, Professional service, Sales & Marketing, etc.).

Source services for stakeholders on time, within budget and to customer satisfaction

Develop close relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to better understand services required/performed

Identify and deliver cost savings strategies

Ensure all sourcing is in-line with global/regional strategies

Support the development of all commodity strategies

Stay abreast of advancements in technology/service delivery across Marketing, communications, Sales & Service and other functions if required

Follow all Global Sourcing Procedures

Educate stakeholders on Purchasing Procedures to ensure best in class results

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas Of Competence (i.e., Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

5+ Years Work Experience in indirect sourcing or a related function required.

Good English speaker, Chinese-spoken is plus

Strong communication skills

Good business acumen and negotiation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Capable of independent decision making

Supportive of a team environment

Willingness to understand cultural requirements of all APAC markets

Experience in Domestic Freight, Distribution & Warehousing, Professional service, Sales & Marketing Purchasing or a related function is plus.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Requirements

Must be flexible in terms of working hours – some travel, night time audio support required

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

4985

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Acumen
  • Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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