Manager Ortho Supply Chain Procurement

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, NJ

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Manager Ortho Supply Chain Procurement to serve as the Supply Chain Procurement business leader for the Joints Reconstruction platform. The role has final accountability for supplier performance across reliability of supply, gross profit improvement and cost competitiveness, and supplier selection for new product development. It represents procurement across categories and functional areas, ensures mutual understanding between Procurement and the Orthopaedics business, and aligns J&J Supply Chain Procurement strategy with the Orthopaedics business strategy to deliver value. The position develops and drives the Procurement vision with the Orthopaedics partner community; serves as owner of procurement activity with business partners and stakeholders across Supply Chain and R&D; and orchestrates supply-base strategy and performance using business data and insights. It engages in strategic planning through S&OP forums, owns procurement metrics and annual value improvements, builds relationships with internal partners and strategic suppliers, supports supplier selection and innovation for new product development, resolves supplier-related issues, and leads lifecycle management in collaboration with Product Managers, Supply Chain stakeholders, and external partners. The role is available in Raritan, New Jersey; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Raynham, Massachusetts; Warsaw, Indiana; Suzhou, China; or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Travel is 10%. Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business, with the separation anticipated within 18 to 24 months, subject to applicable requirements and approvals. Following completion, the employee is anticipated to become an employee of DePuy Synthes under its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or MBA required.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Broad-based understanding of Orthopaedics business operations and practices and core Procurement areas, including Spend Management, Category Management, and Supplier Management.
Customer orientation and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Orthopaedics and J&J senior management.
Strong business acumen, leadership, vision and strategy-setting, negotiation, communication, collaboration, and talent-development skills.
Strong project management and change management capabilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to confidently present complex information.
Ability to continuously improve the organization.
10% travel.
At least 5 years of experience within a Procurement environment is specified for the preferred experienced-leader profile.
Ability to manage supplier performance, strategic sourcing, and cost and reliability matters.
Ability to coordinate strategic plans, monitor execution, and communicate outcomes to senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

Broad-based understanding of Orthopaedics business operations and practices is an advantage.
Multi-country and multi-sector experience, including experience across geographies of varied sizes and businesses, is preferred.
Experience as a leader with business experience affecting change across functional specialties such as Supply Chain, Operations, and General Management.
Proficiency in core Procurement skills such as supplier management, market intelligence, Category Management, and Procurement Excellence.
Credibility with internal customers and supplier executives.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including understanding different stakeholder viewpoints and needs across businesses, Procurement leadership, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Legal.
Track record leading cross-functional teams and performing significant influencing roles.
Strong business and contractual acumen and team-building skills.
Flexibility and willingness to respond to external changes while helping the organization move effectively through transitions.
Skills listed: Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Coaching, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Market Savvy, Negotiation, New Program Development, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Procurement Policies, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, and Vendor Selection.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the Procurement vision with the Orthopaedics partner community, delivering supplier performance in reliability of supply, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments.
Own procurement activity and engage business partners and key stakeholders across Supply Chain and R&D, including leadership teams and financial forums, to align goals and objectives and drive major decisions.
Orchestrate supply-base strategy and performance, using business data and insights to deliver commitments and meet business needs.
Understand long-range business requirements and participate in strategic planning and S&OP forums to align critical supply chain functions.
Own Procurement metrics, deliver annual value improvements, drive competitive advantage, and monitor business needs to ensure requirements are met.
Build relationships throughout DePuy Synthes to support dialogue and development of effective approaches and solutions.
Develop deep relationships with strategic suppliers.
Bring innovation to new product development, partner across categories on supplier-selection slates, deliver Type 0 / Type 1 CIP, and drive adherence to the supplier-selection process.
Identify issues that may affect the business and collaborate to resolve supplier-related issues.
Determine and implement strategic lifecycle management activities with Product Managers, Supply Chain stakeholders, and external partners.
Act as the key Supply Chain Procurement business partner to multiple supply chain functions, Franchise and Supply Chain leadership, R&D leadership, and the Indirect Procurement community where applicable.
Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management, including reliability and cost.
Ensure cross-category sourcing strategies align with business and sector needs, Supply Chain, and R&D.
Coordinate the strategic and business plans, monitor execution, and communicate results to senior leaders.
Ensure Procurement and business activities comply with organizational requirements for policies, procedures, compliance, quality, cost, and innovation.