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 Expect** The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for reviewing demand and obtaining goods and/or services at the highest quality, lowest total cost, and maximize total value consistent with Commodity Leader sourcing strategies. In this role the incumbent will proactively analyse, interpret, and act upon information from ERP systems and determine if processes are in control, accurate and meet demand requirements. Effectively plans and executes supplier requirements and resolves problems to minimize interruptions to production, including assertively and professionally dealing with suppliers and as needed escalating issues to senior management. As an integral part of the Sourcing and Ops Supply team, this person will work directly with Suppliers, Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Accounting and Engineering to ensure excellent customer service levels while minimizing inventory investments. **How You'll Create Impact** + Ensures that all activities are in compliance with company policies and practices. + Issues Purchase Orders / Vendor Schedules for assigned commodities from approved and qualified suppliers as well as intercompany transactions, in sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages (Stock Outs), Back Orders and excess of Inventories. Recommends cost savings when possible. + Resolves problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services. + Supplier scheduling – maintain purchase order acknowledgment control system lead time maintenance and interface with material planner’s/master schedulers, EMEA and Plant sourcing leaders, quality control, engineering, suppliers, etc. + Reviews requisitions and confers with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements. + Escalates supply issues to EMEA and Plant Strategic Sourcing Leaders and site sourcing managers when appropriate. + Support on routine functions (investigate discrepancies in prices, inventories, etc.) to insure data integrity. + Work with Supply Chain team to ensure that information sharing and requirements are aligned. + Ensure purchase order execution is consistent with Commodity Leader strategies. + Coordinate forecasts for all Demand Channels for assigned SKU’s. + Control and resolve invoice discrepancies. + Support other departments with SRM training. + Work with other SME’s to resolve issues and improvements withing our SRM/ERP tools. + Coordinate non-compliant PO’s with relevant stakeholders. **_This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions”_** **Education / Experience Requirements** **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in a technical, accounting, or other business discipline would be preferred. Otherwise, education within Sourcing/Procurement area or equivalent job experience. + 3–5 years’ experience in Sourcing/Purchasing and/or Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management. + Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing preferred. **Professional experience:** + Knows the criteria, process and tools for measuring and recording purchasing performance. + Ability to quickly and accurately generate action requirements based on ERP System outputs. + Spreadsheet skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems experience required to support procurement decision making. + Must be a self-starter, self-managed, effective team player with excellent analytical / problem solving skills. **Special expertise:** + SAP Ariba & SAP SOP, Microsoft Office (excel, word, power point, etc) **Languages MUST Have :** + English + German **Personal skills requirements:** + Must have sound interpersonal skills. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability