Global Category Manager - Packaging

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.

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

EEO

Zimmer Biomet is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.