Supplier OpEx Assoc Director
Zimmer Biomet HoldingsLos Angeles, CA, US5 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDrive annual productivity improvements at identified strategic suppliers. Implement Lean Continuous Improvement processes at Zimmer Biomet strategic suppliers to drive cost improvements through the application of Operational Excellence concepts and tools including, but not limited to Lead, Six Sigma, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, KANBAN, Visual Management, RCA, scrap reduction, and JIT. Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will optimize Zimmer Biomet's total cost of ownership within the supply base. Conduct supplier innovation and OPEX events with key suppliers and stakeholders to build ideas for improvement and cost reduction. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the areas of Lean Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, JIT, RCA, Waste Identification, and other Lean Principles for Procurement. Train the organization on continuous improvement methodologies to make OPEX / DfX a way of working embedded in the organization. Measure and track supplier cost performance achievement within targeted strategic suppliers. With the assistance of the procurement team members, track forecasted versus actual savings for the portfolio of categories and communicate performance against these measures and their potential budgetary impact. Identify opportunities / projects based on the assessments to drive better supplier performance and reduced costs to meet performance and cost targets. Assist in evaluating and selecting new suppliers as needed by the Category Managers. Support the Procurement Managers in the resolution of major customer satisfaction and supplier performance issues. Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, data summaries, and other documents of both a recurring and nonrecurring nature. Perform moderately complex analysis of data to draw inferences or conclusions to drive sound decisions. Identify and define procurement lean and continuous improvement best practices both within and external to Zimmer Biomet and ensure that those best practices are widely adopted within the company and supply base. Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as any internal policies or procedures to ensure that the behavior exhibited by the organization is honest, ethical, and professional. Partner with other functions to ensure compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. Ability to engage and influence both internal and external business partners along with team members at all levels of the organization. Ability to establish relationships quickly with a broad range of constituents. Must possess a collaborative style to work effectively throughout the organization. Demonstrated history of effective workshop facilitation, instruction and mentoring skills. Excellent written, presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences at various organizational levels. Must have demonstrated a history of strong performance, including leadership abilities, along with interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ownership of, and ability to lead, multiple projects with broad scope and complexity. Demonstrated history of taking initiative, meeting commitments, and assisting in the creation of new tools or solutions to achieve business results. Proven track record of effective process management and improvement. Ability to tolerate ambiguity, handle multiple priorities, and identify creative solutions to problems. Working knowledge of statistical tools and analysis techniques. Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of common financial statements. Knowledge of functional best practices, industry trends, legal and regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies. Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline required. Masters level education desirable. Minimum five years of experience in application of Lean concepts with the Supply Chain. Minimum five years of experience in process improvement, project management, training and facilitation. Minimum five years in an industrial or manufacturing setting. Minimum five years using data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, etc. Commensurate combination of education and experience may be considered. Lean, DfX, and / or Six Sigma certification(s) preferred. Experience in a regulated environment preferred. Must possess the ability to travel on a regular basis with overnight stays up to 50%. Occasional global travel may be required.
Supplier Operational Excellence Associate Director
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader, 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.
The primary responsibilities of the Supplier Operational Excellence Associate Director are to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions for a defined portfolio of strategic spend suppliers. This individual is a process leader in driving continuous improvement and cost reductions through lean initiatives, product and process improvements, waste elimination, and E2E value mapping. This individual will also be a people leader responsible for team metrics and accountability in driving continuous improvement and cost reductions in products and processes at Zimmer Biomet supplier chain.
The Supplier OpEx Associate Director has the following key objectives :
- Lead Operational Excellence activities at suppliers with the goal of achieving significant initial continuous improvement and cost reductions along with year over year productivity improvements while maintaining or improving quality and supplier service levels.
- Work closely with supplier management, internal key stakeholders, and corporate functions to develop effective continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.
- Drive supply chain continuous improvement activities taking an E2E approach.
- Train the organization on continuous improvement methodologies to make OPEX / DfX a way of working embedded in the organization.
How You'll Create Impact :
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all the essential functions of the position. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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