Global Category Manager - Packaging

Zimmer Biomet; United States; On-site; USD 113,407 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a Global Category Manager in the United States to manage procurement for the Packaging category. This role involves developing strategies, negotiating contracts, and supplier analysis to enhance product quality and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of packaging procurement experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The expected compensation range is $113,407 - $142,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years track record in Strategic Procurement.
• Strong understanding of packaging design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• At least 7+ years of experience in packaging procurement or category management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Packaging category.
• Develop and execute global category strategies for packaging materials.
• Lead complex contract negotiations including multi-year supply agreements.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Packaging Science or related field

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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and has a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The primary responsibilities of the Global Category Manager are to manage end-to-end procurement activities for Packaging category and lead cross-functional supplier qualifications for their assigned category. They will be responsible for securing total cost of ownership reductions for Packaging category, define global strategy, and work with other counterparts globally to execute the regional strategies.

How You'll Create Impact

• 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 teardowns 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.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all the essential functions of the position. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 5+ years track record in Strategic Procurement
• Ability to develop high impact procurement strategies.
• Previous experience with assigned category preferred.
• Leadership skills
• Internal stakeholder management
• Supplier relationship and management skills
• Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge

Your Background

• 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
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred

Travel Expectations

• 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.

Expected Compensation Range

$113,407 - $142,000

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