Associate Manager, Sourcing

We are ZimVie , a global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier management across critical indirect spend categories within a fast paced medtech environment. This is a highly strategic role build on driving strategies and reducing costs.

This role will own end to end sourcing strategies across the defined Indirect categories while partnering with the key cross-functional stakeholders .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned indirect procurement categories including, Facilities, Real Estate, Travel, Capital equipment, HR services
• Lead end to end sourcing activities including RFQ, negotiations, contracting, supplier onboarding.
• Negotiate prices and follow competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials or services, interacting with other departments as needed.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms, and effectively manage these contracts to ensure compliance, performance, and cost-effectiveness Partner cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing , HR , Legal and other stakeholders to support company priorities.
• Supplier Management and drive risk mitigation across suppliers.
• Identify strategies and drive projects to enable cost reduction with suppliers.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Medical, Lifesciences or Pharma Industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience in sourcing practices across a regulated industry.
• Proven skills in contract management, including the ability to draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts effectively.
• Strong understanding of ERP, procurement and spend management systems and tools.
• Ability to independently solve challenges of low- to medium complexity that involve multiple cross-functional departments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and quick learning skills.
• Ability to work with a Global team.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related fields).
• 5+ years of Sourcing and negotiations experience required.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Requisition ID : 3381