Johnson & Johnson Posted November 11, 2026

Director, GPO & Enab Capab, Systems

New Brunswick, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems.

This hybrid position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ (USA). Alternate locations maybe considered at West Chester, PA (USA); Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA); Raynham, MA (USA); Warsaw, IN (USA).

Job Overview

The Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for owning and advancing global procurement process ownership and the systems, tools, and digital capabilities that enable scalable, compliant, and insight‑driven procurement operations across DePuy Synthes. These are Supplier & Category Excellence; Technology, Data & Actionable Insights; and Organizational Agility.

In addition, this role will drive the governance, proactive development and enhancement of the end-to-end procurement process across the enterprise. This leader serves as the end‑to‑end Global Process Owner for procurement capabilities, partnering closely with sub-process owners, process leaders, stakeholders, and peer process owners to ensure effective and efficient streamlining of process operations and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies. Ensures continuous improvement of the accountable processes and is accountable for ensuring process compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Global Process Owner (GPO) for procurement processes, with accountability for global standardization, governance, and continuous improvement.

Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, analytics, and related enablement capabilities.

Accountable for and drive process transformation and in partnership with the Global Operations delivery organization, make key decisions related to the process, including target setting, process performance management, and financial management with a focus on reducing process costs, increasing efficiency and cycle time, and maximizing investment returns

Drive global deployment and adoption of end-to-end process, with regional and local requirements customization as required

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for an ongoing training methodology and program for the implemented processes, systems, and policies in collaboration with the business, corporate and Operational  Services

Lead procurement capability building ownership, ensuring processes, systems, and tools enable scalable, compliant, and efficient global procurement operations.

Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, IT, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Legal to translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions.

Collaborate across all tiers of the procurement operating model, all enabling functions at DPS and external organizations (suppliers, consultants, thought leaders) to deliver these accountabilities.

Oversee implementation, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management, pricing, analytics, and adjacent CRM tools).

Ensure data integrity, governance, and reporting capabilities that support compliance, performance measurement, and executive decision‑making.

Drive process standardization, simplification, and automation through digital enablement and best‑practice procurement design.

Lead change management, user adoption, and training strategies to maximize system and process effectiveness globally.

Manage external vendors and technology partners, including performance, delivery, and cost management.

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team aligned with DePuy Synthes values and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Systems Enablement within a regulated or complex enterprise environment.

8+ years procurement experience, including ownership of procurement processes, capabilities, or operating models.

Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, or commercial enablement.

Experience serving as or partnering with a Global Process Owner or equivalent role driving standardization across regions.

Strong understanding of regulated environments (MedTech, healthcare, or similar industries).

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.

People leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.

Preferred:

Experience in procurement capability building, process design, or global procurement transformation.

Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as contract lifecycle management (CLM), ERP, pricing, analytics, and CRM‑adjacent tools.

Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.

Change management and large‑scale system or process implementation experience.

Project or program leadership experience across digital or process transformation initiatives.

Other

Languages: English required.

Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic.

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

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit  www.careers.jnj.com .

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.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Compliant Spend, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Industry Analysis, Innovation, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $300,000.00 USD Annual

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Procurement
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
New Brunswick, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Procurement role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 22 comparable Director Procurement roles across 10 biopharma companies.

22Comparable roles tracked
18Currently active
10Companies hiring similar roles
13Countries represented

Salary context

6 of 22 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $150,000/yr – $300,000/yr
Peer group range $206,100 – $244,150 (median $217,375)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 22 comparable roles

United States8
Poland2
United Kingdom2
Ireland1
China1
India1

+ 7 more countries

Seniority mix

22 of 22 peers have a known seniority level

Director20
Principal1
Senior Director1

Therapeutic area mix

0 of 22 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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