Ben Laborde currently serves as a Sr. Buyer at Zimmer Biomet since February 2019, focusing on strategic supplier planning to mitigate supply risks. Previous roles include a Buyer at Zimmer Biomet, where Ben initiated S&OP calls with major suppliers and led process improvement events. With experience as a Part-time Online Professor at Grace College & Seminary, Ben teaches Business Writing and holds an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the same institution. Prior to these roles, Ben worked as a Buyer at Seymour Midwest LLC and as a Purchasing Analyst at Biomet, where significant cost savings and supply chain optimizations were achieved. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Grace College & Seminary.