Plant Strategic Direct Sourcing Lead

Zimmer BiometShannon, Munster, Ireland

11 days ago

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 Plant Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for executing sourcing strategies at the plant level, driving total cost reduction, improving supplier performance, and aligning sourcing initiatives with regional and global supply chain objectives.

The role focuses on sourcing and NPI projects, cross-functional collaboration, supplier development and process optimization to achieve the highest levels of cost-effectiveness, delivery performance and quality in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

How You'll Create Impact

Manage sourcing projects (PMO, Gant, ...).
Lead the integration of Sourcing and NPI projects into the plant and supply chain
Actively participate in and drive new product introduction (NPI) projects
Drive and report supplier performance
Drive sourcing and supplier strategies, ensuring alignment with EMEA / Global category strategies
Drive cost reduction, working capital improvements, and supplier consolidation
Manage and analyse EOM (End-of-Month) reporting based on performance metrics and KPIs
Conduct quarterly sourcing reviews, spend analysis, and lead improvement initiatives
Manage the annual budget process
Collaborate with project owners, category managers, and plant leads to ensure aligned sourcing execution
Collaborate with stakeholders in contract negotiations, supplier selection, and purchasing agreements for plant-specific materials and services
Act as the first point of escalation for plant-level supplier issues
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality requirements
Excellent communication skills in English

What Makes You Stand Out

Cross-functional team collaboration

Building strong, positive relationships

Stron communicator

Resilience

Attention to detail

Problem solver

Your Background

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field

Min. 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain, preferably in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment

Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration

Strong analytical, reporting and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experienced in handling complex procurement scenarios, including supply issues and escalation management.

Expert in MS-Office, specifically Excel

Excellent knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

Proficiency in JDE, SAP-GMS and Ariba would be a plus

Travel Expectations

Partially remote, expected work on site 2-3 days

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability

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