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 ExpectThe 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 ImpactManage sourcing projects (PMO, Gant, …).Lead the integration of Sourcing and NPI projects into the plant and supply chainActively participate in and drive new product introduction (NPI) projectsDrive and report supplier performanceDrive sourcing and supplier strategies, ensuring alignment with EMEA/Global category strategiesDrive cost reduction, working capital improvements, and supplier consolidationManage and analyse EOM (End-of-Month) reporting based on performance metrics and KPIsConduct quarterly sourcing reviews, spend analysis, and lead improvement initiativesManage the annual budget processCollaborate with project owners, category managers, and plant leads to ensure aligned sourcing executionCollaborate with stakeholders in contract negotiations, supplier selection, and purchasing agreements for plant-specific materials and servicesAct as the first point of escalation for plant-level supplier issuesEnsure compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality requirementsExcellent communication skills in EnglishWhat Makes You Stand OutCross-functional team collaborationBuilding strong, positive relationshipsStron communicatorResilienceAttention to detailProblem solverYour BackgroundBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related fieldMin. 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain, preferably in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environmentDemonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaborationStrong analytical, reporting and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperienced in handling complex procurement scenarios, including supply issues and escalation management.Expert in MS-Office, specifically ExcelExcellent knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning)Proficiency in JDE, SAP-GMS and Ariba would be a plusTravel ExpectationsPartially remote, expected work on site 2-3 daysEOE/M/F/Vet/Disability