Job Description
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. 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Ortho SC Procurement (Jabil), located in Zuchwil, Switzerland.
Job Summary
The Manager, Ortho SC Procurement (Jabil) is the end-to-end commercial, operational, and strategic owner of DePuy Synthes’ external manufacturing relationship with Jabil.
This role goes beyond traditional supplier management and acts as the single-point-of-accountability for:
Commercial governance and pricing integrity
Supply chain design and performance
Contractual (MPPA) compliance and deal structuring
Value delivery and cost transformation
Risk, claims, and financial exposure management
The position serves as the primary DPS commercial authority for Jabil, driving alignment across Finance, Planning, Quality, TechOps and Operations while directly engaging senior Jabil leadership.
Given the scale and complexity of the relationship, the role requires executive-level judgment, strong financial rigor, and the ability to lead through ambiguity, organizational disruption, and high-pressure escalations.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Pricing Governance
Own end-to-end pricing governance for Jabil, including validation of:
Raw material assumptions
Cost drivers and escalations
Baseline price setting
Lead annual pricing cycles and ensure complete transparency and auditability of supplier submissions
Identify and mitigate cost exposure risks, preventing unvalidated assumptions from becoming embedded in baseline pricing
Challenge supplier inputs proactively to prevent supplier-driven margin expansion and structural cost leakage
Establish and enforce structured governance mechanisms (ownership, SLAs, escalation paths) to replace ad hoc processes
Contracting, Deal Structuring & Demand Governance
Own structuring and execution of Material Purchase Agreements (MPA), MPPA governance, and supply agreements
Lead demand governance and inventory risk management, aligning Jabil and sub-tier retained suppliers to DPS demand plans
Drive PO strategies and supply coverage across fiscal boundaries and capacity constraints
Resolve contractual ambiguities and misalignments (e.g., inventory ownership, holding agreements, delivery commitments)
Ensure contractual frameworks are aligned with operational execution realities
Supplier Relationship Leadership & Governance
Serve as primary global relationship owner for Jabil, including senior-level engagement and escalation handling
Lead structured governance forums:
Joint Supplier Review Forums (JSRF)
Executive Business Reviews (EBR)
Drive accountability and performance tracking across Jabil’s organization
Act as the central escalation point for systemic supplier issues impacting cost, delivery, or compliance.
Supply Chain Design & Optimization
Lead end-to-end supply chain optimization initiatives, including:
Removal of non-value-adding steps
Simplification of supply flows
Reduction of inventory and handling complexity
Evaluate Jabil’s true value-add vs. cost footprint, identifying opportunities to:
Bypass unnecessary intermediaries
Reassign ownership/inspection responsibilities
Drive make-or-buy and footprint decisions, including supplier/network reconfiguration.
Value Engineering & Cost Transformation
Own the value creation agenda with Jabil, including:
Cost Improvement Programs (CIP)
Supplier-led innovation and cost reduction pipeline
Ensure all initiatives have:
Quantified savings
Defined timelines
Clear accountability
Lead value engineering activities across:
Packaging optimization
Process improvements
Alternative sourcing strategies (RFPs)
Continuously identify and inject new value opportunities based on DPS pain points
Risk Management, Supply Continuity & Capacity Planning
Identify and mitigate end-to-end supply risks, including:
Raw material constraints and long lead times
Single-source exposure
Capacity limitations across Jabil and its retained supply base
Ensure alignment of:
Long-range forecasts
Production plans
Retained supplier readiness
Drive dual sourcing strategies and supply security initiatives
Lead response to demand volatility and rapid ramp-up scenarios
Claims, Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) Governance
Provide senior oversight of claims management and E&O exposure
Act as the DPS Source Reviewer in DOL/Appian, including:
Approval/rejection of claims
Validation of quotes, POs, and destruction certificates
Lead decision-making for end-of-life exposure and inventory disposition, ensuring data-driven financial outcomes
Ensure audit-ready documentation and traceability
Operational Issue Resolution & Execution Assurance
Lead resolution of complex operational issues, including:
Inventory imbalances
Delivery misalignment
Supply disruptions
Coordinate across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure continuity and financial protection
Governance, Processes & Ways of Working
Design and implement robust governance frameworks, including:
Centralized tracking of open items
Structured workflows replacing email-based processes
Clear ownership and accountability models
Establish single sources of truth for supplier-related decisions and data
Drive improvements in:
Transparency
Traceability
Speed of execution
Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership
Act as the central orchestrator across Procurement, Finance, Planning, Quality, and Operations
Lead alignment in high-stakes, high-visibility situations, including executive escalations
Provide structured updates and recommendations to senior leadership teams
Ensure DPS maintains control over commercial, operational, and financial outcomes despite organizational complexity.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in senior‑level supplier relationship management, contract governance, or external manufacturing.
Strong financial acumen and negotiation experience.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional decisions.
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
Experience in MedTech, Orthopaedics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with enterprise workflow tools (e.g., Appian).
KEY COMPETENCES
Strategic Negotiation, Contract Management, Supplier Governance, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Executive Communication, Stakeholder Leadership, External Manufacturing Operations.
Required Skills
Benchmarking
Business Data Analysis
Business Savvy
Category Management Strategy
Compliant Spend
Conflict Resolution
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Developing Others
Inclusive Leadership
Industry Analysis
Leadership
Market Savvy
Negotiation
Performance Measurement
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Collaboration
Sustainable Procurement
Team Management
Vendor Management
Vendor Selection
Preferred Skills
Benchmarking
Business Data Analysis
Business Savvy
Category Management Strategy
Compliant Spend
Conflict Resolution
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Developing Others
Inclusive Leadership
Industry Analysis
Leadership
Market Savvy
Negotiation
Performance Measurement
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Collaboration
Sustainable Procurement
Team Management
Vendor Management
Vendor Selection
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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