Director, Digital Cust Sol & Channels

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Procurement / E&PS, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania; Raritan, New Jersey; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; or Warsaw, Poland.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Procurement / E&PS is responsible for leading procurement strategy and execution for Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) at DePuy Synthes. This role ensures effective sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for facilities, capital projects, engineering services, and site‑based operations. The position plays a critical role in enabling business continuity, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation through strong supplier partnerships and disciplined procurement practices, particularly during a period of organizational transformation.

Job Description Summary

The Director, Digital Customer Solutions and Channels is a high impact role within the DePuy Synthes Supply Chain organization that leads the team responsible for the deployment of our digital solution platforms (Advance Case Management & eSIMS), management of our digital order channels (EDI, GHX, JJCC/DOS), and is the process owner for US customer service telephony and CRM processes. These solutions and channels drive a differentiated experience that delivers operational, commercial, and customer benefits. This director will be a key technical and strategic leader responsible for the growth and success of these digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead procurement strategy and execution for Engineering & Property Services, including facilities management, capital projects, maintenance, and engineering services.
- Partner closely with E&PS, Operations, Finance, and Site Leadership to align procurement strategies with business and operational priorities.
- Drive sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier selection to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives.
- Manage supplier performance, governance, and risk for critical E&PS vendors and service providers.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing procurement team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and value creation across E&PS spend categories.
- Support site expansions, capital investments, and transformation initiatives through effective procurement planning and execution.
- Lead and support digital solution deployment and day-to-day management of digital order channels, telephony, and CRM tools where applicable to E&PS operations.
- Define and measure KPIs for solutions and channels; utilize data analytics to identify improvement areas and optimize channel and product performance.
- Drive vendor and partner relationships for digital and service providers and manage related budgets.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Data Science, and Commercial Operations to inform solution strategies and integrations.

Where required to be managed locally:

- Document handling: Print, stamp/seal, mail/ship, distribute, and route documents for wet signatures.
- Records management: Store/archive/retrieve HR documents; fulfill requests; coordinate offsite storage; scan and name for Veeva.
- Compliance/admin: Upload/submit filings; print and hand-deliver to agencies; support audits and onsite audit coordination.

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

- Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement for facilities, engineering services, or capital projects.
- Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost‑optimization skills.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with technical, operational, and financial stakeholders.
- Experience leading teams in a matrixed or multinational organization.
- A minimum of 10+ years working experience in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital Health, IT, or Engineering is applicable.
- 8+ years of healthcare industry experience is required.
- 5+ years of people management experience with direct reports is required.
- Strong collaboration, partnering, and negotiation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with a strong and flexible work ethic.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.

Preferred:

- Experience in medical devices, life sciences, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience supporting large manufacturing or distribution sites.
- Exposure to global procurement frameworks and governance models.
- Experience supporting organizational transformations, site expansions, or capital investment programs.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, manage, and coach associates.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams/projects/initiatives.
- Knowledge of orthopedic products preferred.

Other:

- Languages: Fluent in English required.
- Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel.
- Certifications: Procurement or Supply Chain certifications preferred.
- Union: Not applicable.
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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