Category analyst - indirect sourcing

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Analyst to support sourcing and category management activities across multiple indirect spend categories. This role partners closely with Category Managers, Directors, business stakeholders, and suppliers to drive cost savings, process efficiency, and supplier performance across a diverse portfolio that may include categories such as IT, Marketing, Consulting Services, Facilities, MRO, Travel.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and enjoys building expertise across a broad range of spend areas rather than a single category.

• Support end-to-end sourcing activities across multiple indirect categories, including spend analysis, market research, RFx execution, and supplier evaluation
• Partner with Category Managers to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives, assist in supplier negotiations, contract development, and contract lifecycle management
• Independently analyze spend data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities, proactively determining what additional analyses are needed to surface actionable insights
• Develop clear, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations to communicate category insights, sourcing recommendations, and project updates to senior stakeholders
• Analyze supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
• Track and report on savings, compliance, and key procurement performance metrics
• Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews and issue resolution
• Assist with ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives across the indirect procurement function

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or a related analytical role
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; comfort working with large data sets
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build polished, executive-ready presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and with senior leaders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities/categories simultaneously
• Self-starter who can independently translate data into next steps and take action without needing guidance at every stage
• Experience with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba) a plus

• Experience supporting indirect procurement categories in a medical device, healthcare, or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with contract terms, negotiation strategies, and supplier risk management
• Exposure to procurement/sourcing tools, spend analytics platforms, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)