Job Information
Zimmer Biomet Sourcing Engineer in Remote, Malaysia
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 Strategic Category Agent will be responsible for supplier development, cost analysis and flawless execute the sourcing transfer projects to meet quality, regulatory, timing requirement and saving goal. He/She needs to understand the importance of quality and regulatory compliance in medical device industry.
How You'll Create Impact
Support technical clarification during RFQ with suppliers and global BU.
Communication skills will be also very important. The Sourcing Engineer will have a lot of different interfaces (different Zimmer Biomet Business Units in US and Europe, different suppliers), he/she needs to ensure all the requirements have been correctly understood by suppliers regardless of language barrier.
The Sourcing Engineer must manage the relationships between different suppliers and Zimmer Biomet SBUs. To have a long-term partnership with our suppliers, he/she needs to have the ability to judge when there is conflict or confusion.
Work with suppliers on Continuous Improvements with SPC and 6 Sigma methodology to analyze/improve suppliers’ manufacturing process capability and cost.
Generate monthly supplier KPI report.
Participate Quality Audits for Asia suppliers
What Makes You Stand Out
Leadership & Vision, Effective Communicator
Planning & Organizing Skills, Judgment
Diplomacy & Tact, Empathy & Understanding
Fair & Reasonable Approach, Confidentiality
Strong project management and analysis skills
Strong problem-solving skill, familiar with APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, Control plan, …
Familiar with CMM, comparator, digital caliper, micrometer and other basic measuring instruments
Familiar with ISO 13485 or TS16949 quality system is a plus
Work independently and self-disciplined
High level of attention to detail.
Good oral and written English communication skills
Frequent travel is required
Your Background
B.S. Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years’ experience of Sourcing/transfer management/supplier quality/quality control/product manufacture in electrical product
Travel Expectations
Regular Travel 50% within Malaysia and across region
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability