Manager, Procurement Global Process Lead

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Global Process Leader, located in Raritan, New Jersey.

Job Overview

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field).

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 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.

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.

Other:

• Languages: English required; additional languages a plus.

• Travel: Up to 15–20%, primarily domestic.

• Certifications: Project management or systems certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, ITIL) preferred.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. …