Manager, GPO & Enab Capab, Systems

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•New Brunswick, NJ

8d•$102,000 - $177,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Global Process Leader plays a critical role in supporting global procurement process ownership and the systems, tools, and digital capabilities that enable scalable, compliant, and insight‑driven procurement operations across DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Global Process Owners, Procurement leaders, IT, and other enabling functions to execute process improvements, optimize procurement systems, and support global adoption of standardized procurement processes and platforms. The position offers strong exposure to procurement transformation, digital enablement, and global operating model execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field).
6–8 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Systems Enablement within a complex or regulated environment.
Experience supporting procurement processes, systems, or digital enablement initiatives.
Working knowledge of procurement technologies such as CLM, ERP, sourcing, pricing, or analytics platforms.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.
English required; additional languages a plus.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
Experience supporting global process ownership (GPO) or procurement operating model initiatives.
Exposure to process improvement, automation, or procurement transformation programs.
Familiarity with change management and system deployment activities.
Experience working with external technology vendors or implementation partners.
Background in MedTech, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
Project management or systems certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, ITIL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Global Process Owners in the execution, governance, and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end procurement processes.
Manage day‑to‑day activities related to procurement systems and enabling technologies, including enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution.
Support the deployment, adoption, and optimization of enterprise procurement platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management, pricing, analytics, and related tools).
Partner with Procurement, IT, Finance, Legal, and Commercial stakeholders to translate business needs into effective system and process solutions.
Assist in defining and tracking process performance metrics, system adoption, and value realization.
Support process standardization, simplification, and automation initiatives aligned to global procurement strategy.
Contribute to change management, training, and communication efforts to drive user adoption and compliance.
Coordinate with external vendors and technology partners to support delivery, performance, and cost management.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.