Zimmer Biomet OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Zimmer Biomet hires OPT students across engineering, regulatory affairs, quality, and data analytics roles in the medical devices industry. The company supports the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition and is enrolled in E-Verify, making it a viable path for STEM OPT students seeking long-term U.S. sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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
Obtain basic goods and services at the lowest total cost with focus on total value. Assist other departments in supplier selection, defining product specifications and ordering practices that reflect the best interests of the company.
How You'll Create Impact
- Purchase packaging materials or assigned commodities from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages and recommend cost savings when possible.
- Ensures that all activities are in compliance with company policies and practices.
- Resolves problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services.
- Reviews requisitions and confers with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements. Recommends alternate suppliers where a savings cost or improved delivery will result.
- Reviews discrepant invoices which are not in complete agreement with purchase orders and resolves the discrepancies.
- Establishes standard costs for assigned commodities on annual basis with assigned suppliers and project/ mitigate purchase price variance.
- Issues purchase orders, negotiates contracts, and establishes blanket orders that may include consignment stock.
- Investigates supplier's financial condition, technical competence, facilities, and production techniques to ensure adequate supply sources.
- Negotiates prices and follows competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials, interacting with other departments as necessary.
- May participate, along with category manager, in internal meetings in the development of strategy and negotiations as a member of a Procurement team.
- May be required to do supplier scheduling - maintain purchase order acknowledgment control system lead time maintenance and interface with material planner/ master schedulers, buyers, quality control, engineering, suppliers, etc.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Ability to engage in basic contract negotiations and implement contacts in standard form; create basic project plans, prioritize, engage resources, implement across functions & sites.
- Address problems quickly and effectively using factual data, possess situational flexibility, know the resources to approach for efficient resolution and drive for results.
- Learn the organization, the orthopaedics business, and focus on personal growth to excel at purchasing in assigned area and expand into new areas in the future.
- Working knowledge of purchasing and planning systems.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting practices.
- Experienced in MS Office (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP Ariba is a plus.
- Organizational, communication, and quick learning skills required.
Your Background
- Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance, Engineering or related fields). Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing & negotiations or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Prior experience purchasing raw materials and packaging.
- Knowledge of raw material market is a plus.
- Experience with JDE or similar ERP software is a plus.
- A.P.P certification from ISM preferred; C.P.M is a plus.
Travel Expectations
- Up to 10%
EOE
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
Obtain basic goods and services at the lowest total cost with focus on total value. Assist other departments in supplier selection, defining product specifications and ordering practices that reflect the best interests of the company.
How You'll Create Impact
- Purchase packaging materials or assigned commodities from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages and recommend cost savings when possible.
- Ensures that all activities are in compliance with company policies and practices.
- Resolves problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services.
- Reviews requisitions and confers with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements. Recommends alternate suppliers where a savings cost or improved delivery will result.
- Reviews discrepant invoices which are not in complete agreement with purchase orders and resolves the discrepancies.
- Establishes standard costs for assigned commodities on annual basis with assigned suppliers and project/ mitigate purchase price variance.
- Issues purchase orders, negotiates contracts, and establishes blanket orders that may include consignment stock.
- Investigates supplier's financial condition, technical competence, facilities, and production techniques to ensure adequate supply sources.
- Negotiates prices and follows competitive bidding procedures when necessary to ensure the lowest total cost for specific materials, interacting with other departments as necessary.
- May participate, along with category manager, in internal meetings in the development of strategy and negotiations as a member of a Procurement team.
- May be required to do supplier scheduling - maintain purchase order acknowledgment control system lead time maintenance and interface with material planner/ master schedulers, buyers, quality control, engineering, suppliers, etc.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Ability to engage in basic contract negotiations and implement contacts in standard form; create basic project plans, prioritize, engage resources, implement across functions & sites.
- Address problems quickly and effectively using factual data, possess situational flexibility, know the resources to approach for efficient resolution and drive for results.
- Learn the organization, the orthopaedics business, and focus on personal growth to excel at purchasing in assigned area and expand into new areas in the future.
- Working knowledge of purchasing and planning systems.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting practices.
- Experienced in MS Office (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP Ariba is a plus.
- Organizational, communication, and quick learning skills required.
Your Background
- Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance, Engineering or related fields). Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing & negotiations or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Prior experience purchasing raw materials and packaging.
- Knowledge of raw material market is a plus.
- Experience with JDE or similar ERP software is a plus.
- A.P.P certification from ISM preferred; C.P.M is a plus.
Travel Expectations
- Up to 10%
EOE
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Target STEM-designated roles strategically
Zimmer Biomet's strongest OPT hiring sits in biomedical engineering, software development, and quality systems, roles with CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your degree's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Zimmer Biomet participates in E-Verify, but confirm this with HR before signing an offer, since enrollment status can change by subsidiary or legal entity.
Time your application around EAD expiry
Your OPT EAD has a fixed end date, Zimmer Biomet's onboarding process, including background checks common in regulated medical device environments, can take several weeks. Apply early enough that your EAD remains valid through your projected start date.
Build credentials in regulatory or quality functions
Zimmer Biomet's regulatory affairs and quality assurance teams operate under FDA oversight, creating sustained demand for technically trained OPT students. Hands-on experience with design controls, 21 CFR Part 820, or ISO 13485 in prior roles makes you a stronger candidate in these departments.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified OPT-friendly roles
Search Zimmer Biomet's open positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with active H-1B filing history, a reliable indicator of willingness to support the OPT-to-H-1B transition. Filter by job function to surface roles in your target department.
Prepare for H-1B sponsorship conversations early
Raise H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you start. Zimmer Biomet's H-1B filings are concentrated in engineering and IT functions, knowing which business unit you're joining helps you assess how actively that team has sponsored visa transitions in the past.
Zimmer Biomet OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zimmer Biomet sponsor OPT visas?
Zimmer Biomet hires students who already hold an OPT EAD, USCIS grants OPT authorization directly to F-1 students, so employers don't petition for OPT itself. Zimmer Biomet is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required to support the 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible graduates in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Which departments at Zimmer Biomet typically hire OPT students?
OPT students at Zimmer Biomet are most commonly placed in biomedical engineering, software engineering, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and data analytics. These functions align with the STEM-designated degree programs that qualify for the 24-month extension and reflect the company's core product development and compliance needs in the medical devices industry.
How do I start the STEM OPT extension process if I get a job at Zimmer Biomet?
Your DSO at your university initiates the STEM OPT extension by issuing a new I-20. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Zimmer Biomet's HR team must complete a training plan on Form I-983, which documents the goals and supervision of your practical training period.
What is the typical timeline from OPT hire to H-1B sponsorship at Zimmer Biomet?
Most OPT employees targeting H-1B sponsorship spend one to two years building performance history before their employer submits an H-1B petition. The H-1B lottery opens each March for an October 1 start date. Zimmer Biomet has a track record of sponsoring H-1B petitions, particularly in engineering and IT, but sponsorship decisions are made at the business unit level.
How do I find open OPT roles at Zimmer Biomet?
Use Migrate Mate to search Zimmer Biomet's current listings filtered by visa-sponsoring employers. This surfaces roles where the company has demonstrated H-1B filing activity, which signals openness to supporting international candidates through the OPT-to-H-1B pipeline. Apply directly through Zimmer Biomet's careers portal and note your OPT authorization status in your application.
How does Zimmer Biomet hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Zimmer Biomet can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Zimmer Biomet's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.