[Remote] Principal Project Manager - Procurement

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

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