Manager, ortho sc procurement (jabil)

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, cost transformation, and 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. This role requires executive‑level judgment, strong financial rigor, and the ability to lead through ambiguity, organisational 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 and challenge supplier inputs proactively to prevent 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) and supply agreements.
  • Lead demand governance, inventory risk management, and alignment of 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, ensuring frameworks are aligned with operational execution realities.
• Supplier Relationship Leadership & Governance
  • Serve as primary global relationship owner for Jabil, with senior‑level engagement and escalation handling.
  • Lead structured governance forums (Joint Supplier Review Forums, Executive Business Reviews).
  • Drive accountability and performance tracking across Jabil’s organization.
  • Act as central escalation point for systemic supplier issues impacting cost, delivery, or compliance.
• Supply Chain Design & Optimization
  • Lead end‑to‑end supply chain optimisation initiatives.
  • Remove non‑value‑adding steps, simplify supply flows, reduce inventory and handling complexity.
  • Evaluate Jabil’s true value‑add versus cost footprint and identify opportunities to bypass intermediaries or re‑assign ownership/inspection responsibilities.
  • Drive make‑or‑buy and footprint decisions, including supplier/network re‑configuration.
• Value Engineering & Cost Transformation
  • Own the value creation agenda with Jabil, including cost improvement programs, supplier‑led innovation, and cost reduction pipeline.
  • Ensure all initiatives have quantified savings, defined timelines, and clear accountability.
  • Lead value engineering activities across packaging optimisation, process improvements, alternative sourcing strategies.
• Risk Management, Supply Continuity & Capacity Planning
  • Identify and mitigate end‑to‑end supply risks such as raw material constraints, long lead times, single‑source exposure.
  • Ensure alignment of long‑range forecasts, production plans, and retained supplier readiness.
  • Drive dual‑sourcing strategies, supply security initiatives, and response to demand volatility.
• Claims, Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) Governance
  • Provide senior oversight of claims management and E&O exposure.
  • Act as DPS Source Reviewer in DOL/Appian, approving/rejecting claims and validating quotes, POs, and destruction certificates.
  • Lead decision‑making for end‑of‑life exposure and inventory disposition, ensuring data‑driven financial outcomes.
• Operational Issue Resolution & Execution Assurance
  • Lead resolution of complex operational issues such as inventory imbalances, delivery misalignment, and 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 centralised tracking of open items.
  • Establish structured workflows, clear ownership, and single sources of truth for supplier‑related decisions and data.
  • Drive improvements in transparency, traceability, and speed of execution.
• Cross‑Functional & Executive Leadership
  • Act as 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: Experience in MedTech, Orthopaedics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Preferred: 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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