Position Overview
Operating within a regulated MedTech environment, the Logistics Procurement Manager will lead sourcing and supplier performance management across end‑to‑end logistics for the Orthopaedics business – spanning external warehousing/3PL operations and transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, air expedite, courier, and enabling logistics services). The role is accountable for building category strategies, leading competitive sourcing events, negotiating and implementing agreements, and establishing foundational processes and governance for the logistics capability within the DePuy Synthes Supply Chain Procurement team.
This is a high‑impact role ideal for a procurement leader who can operate at both strategic and execution levels – delivering outcomes across cost, service, resiliency, quality, and compliance for a complex, service‑sensitive orthopaedics supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute global category strategies for external warehousing/3PL distribution and transportation, balancing enterprise leverage with service, patient impact, and compliance requirements.
Translate long‑range business and operating model needs into a multi‑year logistics sourcing roadmap; actively engage in S&OP/IBP forums to align demand, inventory strategy, capacity, and service risk.
Act as a thought partner in network design and transformation initiatives; quantify and optimize cost‑to‑serve through network, operating model, and commercial levers.
Lead make‑vs‑buy assessments; define sourcing approach, supplier requirements, and transition strategy.
Lead complex RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) including requirements definition, supplier engagement, scenario and total‑cost modeling, bid evaluation, risk assessment, award recommendations, and stakeholder alignment.
Design and negotiate commercial models appropriate for logistics services (e.g., open‑book/indexed structures, volume bands, gainshare).
Negotiate and implement agreements with strong commercial, operational, and compliance controls (SLAs/KPIs, governance cadence, audit rights, change control, business continuity, and transition/exit provisions).
Maintain deep market intelligence on supplier landscapes and drive innovation/continuous improvement across service, cost‑to‑serve, and compliance (e.g., visibility, exception management, standardized controls).
Own supplier performance management for 3PL and transportation providers through governance cadence (MBR/QBR/EBR), KPI dashboards, issue escalation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
Partner with quality/regulatory stakeholders to support supplier qualification, audit readiness, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Drive measurable outcomes across service, resiliency, quality/compliance, and cost‑to‑serve.
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Finance, and Legal/Contracting to ensure logistics decisions support patient service, compliance, and business continuity.
Partner with cross‑functional teams on warehousing / 3PL distribution services, transportation, and enabling services.
Experience And Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Required
6–10 years of procurement/sourcing experience with depth in logistics services (external warehousing/3PL and/or transportation).
Demonstrated success leading complex RFx for services.
Experience negotiating logistics services agreements with strong commercial and operating controls.
Proven ability to manage supplier performance through structured governance.
Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills; able to align cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated capability to build and scale processes and governance in a matrix and/or multi‑region environment.
Analytical/problem‑solving skills with sound judgment; prioritize competing demands.
Project/change management capability; manage sourcing‑to‑implementation milestones, supplier transitions, and stabilization.
Preferred
Experience in a regulated MedTech / medical device environment.
Exposure to network optimization/transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of distribution/warehousing operations and transportation mode depth.
Experience with loaner/instrument logistics and/or reverse logistics.
Experience with logistics enabling services/tech.
Certifications (optional): CPSM, CSCP, CLTD, Lean/Six Sigma, CIPS.
Other
Fluent command of English (verbal/written).
Domestic travel and international travel may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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