Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader committed to enhancing patient mobility. They are seeking a Principal Project Manager - Procurement to lead strategic projects across Procurement Analytics, Compliance, and Systems, focusing on SAP Ariba optimization and organizational change management.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of initiatives within the Procurement CoE
- Ensure alignment of project objectives with business priorities and stakeholder expectations
- Drive projects that deliver cost savings through improved SAP Ariba workflows and global implementation of standardized procurement best practices
- Partner with regional and global teams to ensure consistent adoptions and scalability of solutions
- Lead initiatives related to the enablement and continuous improvement of SAP Ariba Direct and Indirect modules
- Coordinate enhancements to internally developed analytics and collaboration tools supporting Procurement and cross-functional teams
- Drive opportunities for automation and digital transformation within procurement systems
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and other functions to ensure successful deployment and adoption of tools and processes
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead the Organizational change management and training activities related to the project CoE team is engaged in
- Partner with Procurement leadership - drive OCM initiatives to increase stakeholder engagement with other functions enabling saving execution and savings pipeline fulfilment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- 7+ years of project/ program management experience in a global organization
- Strong procurement domain knowledge required, including procurement processes, compliance, policy, stakeholder engagement, and value/ savings delivery
- Experience leading procurement transformation, systems implementation, or process improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of SAP ARIBA modules and procurement processes
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Operations, and IT
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar) and collaboration platforms
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Must possess the ability to travel on a regular basis with overnight stays up to 20%. Occasional global travel may be required
Benefits
- Development opportunities
- Robust employee resource groups (ERGs)
- A flexible working environment
- Location specific competitive total rewards
- Wellness incentives
- A culture of recognition and performance awards
Company Overview
Zimmer Biomet is a medical device manufacturing company that offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal, and trauma devices. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.zimmerbiomet.com/en.