[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Zimmer Biomet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Zimmer Biomet · Remote, United States # Global Category Manager - Packaging Remote, United States Remote Manager or lead $113,407 - $142,000 Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Zimmer Biomet’s official careers site. Posted May 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Zimmer Biomet’s careers site →](https://careers.zimmerbiomet.com/us/en/job/ZBUZBRUS7731EXTERNALENUS/Global-Category-Manager-Packaging) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Zimmer Biomet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/) / Global Category Manager - Packaging ## Job description 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 talented 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 inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging. What You Can Expect The primary responsibilities of the Global Category Manager are to manage end-to-end procurement activities for Packaging category and lead cross-functional supplier qualifications for their assigned category. They will be responsible for securing total cost of ownership reductions for Packaging category, define global strategy, and work with other counterparts globally to execute the regional strategies. How You'll Create Impact Develop and execute global category strategies for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials. Strategic interface with suppliers and accountable for building strong and strategic supplier relationships. Analyze global market trends, cost drivers, and risk factors to proactively manage category performance. Cost structure analysis to deliver innovation, sustainability, and total cost improvement. Drive design for excellence intiatives by conducting teardowns to identify value opportunities. Conduct product tear downs and cost breakdowns to identify design, material, and process improvement opportunities. Collaborate with engineering and operations to validate cost models and benchmark supplier pricing. Lead value engineering workshops and cross-functional cost reduction intiatives across packaging categories. Partner with R&D and Product Development teams to embed DfX and DfM principles early in the design process. Lead complex contract negotiations including multi-year supply agreements, cost models, and performance-based incentives Develop supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews focused on cost, quality, service, and innovation 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. What Makes You Stand Out 5+ years track record in Strategic Procurement Ability to develop high impact procurement strategies. Previous experience with assigned category preferred. Leadership skills Internal stakeholder management Supplier relationship and management skills - Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge Your Background - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Packaging Science or related field At least - 7+ years of experience in packaging procurement, category management, or packaging engineering - Strong understanding of packaging design, materials, and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated success leading product teardowns and DfX intiatives Experience in a regulated environment preferred Travel Expectations Must possess the ability to travel on a regular basis with overnight stays up to 25%. Occasional regional travel and global travel may be required. Expected Compensation Range $113,407 - $142,000 EOE ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 - Listed for: 151 days - Location: Remote, United States - Work arrangement: Remote - Pay: $113,407 - $142,000[Apply on Zimmer Biomet’s careers site →](https://careers.zimmerbiomet.com/us/en/job/ZBUZBRUS7731EXTERNALENUS/Global-Category-Manager-Packaging) ## More jobs at Zimmer Biomet ### [IBP & Demand Planning Assoc Director in Remote, Remote, United States | Supply Chain at Zimmer Biomet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/jobs/dd44245b14b24e7ba5b6/) Remote, United States ### [2027 Summer Intern, Artificial Intelligence Product Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/jobs/2e32d1ba3655beae663b/) Remote, United States ### [2027 Summer Intern, Data Mesh Platform](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/jobs/bae74e73a97607e075bc/) Remote, United States ### [Business Principal Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/jobs/6433c083ab3b70bdf686/) Remote, United States ### [Clinical Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zimmer-biomet/jobs/8d3b5fa1ef697a1675b3/) Remote, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Global Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/63be09c14240de8870c2/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [Sr. Category Manager, Packaging, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/43a1299b31c2be2d838c/) Amazon · US, CA, Irvine ### [Category Manager, Packaging, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/59320bd035882eeca3da/) Amazon · US, WA, Bellevue ### [Packaging Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amrize/jobs/0c42e642041078b451ce/) Amrize · Nashville, TN, US ### [Global Category Manager - Electronics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/b4cefaf1dfcd26243e43/) Eaton · Beachwood, Ohio, USA, Charlotte, North Carolina, Highland, Illinois, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Raleigh, Syracuse, New York OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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