VP, Indirect Procurement, Orthopedics

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

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

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Vice President, Indirect Procurement, Orthopedics, located in Raritan, NJ, West Chester, PA, Warsaw, IN, Raynham, MA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

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 Vice President, Indirect Procurement provides enterprise‑level leadership for the strategy, governance, and execution of indirect procurement across DePuy Synthes. This role has a significant impact on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and operational effectiveness by ensuring procurement strategies directly support business priorities. The position plays a critical role in shaping scalable procurement capabilities as DePuy Synthes evolves as a standalone organization, partnering closely with senior business and functional leaders to drive value, compliance, and long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing indirect procurement organization with a strong focus on recruitment, talent development, and succession planning.

• Lead the global indirect procurement strategy across key spend categories such as IT, professional services, facilities, marketing, and other indirect services.

• Champion and execute enterprise change initiatives, including operating model evolution, digital procurement enablement, and business separation activities.

• Partner and proactively engage with senior business leaders to align procurement strategies with organizational priorities, growth initiatives, and transformation efforts.

• Drive cost management, productivity, and value‑creation initiatives while delivering on service quality, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation objectives.

• Lead supplier strategy, including supplier selection, performance management, relationship governance, and risk management; Ensure robust cross functional input.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance and other leaders to ensure alignment of contracting standards, regulatory requirements, financial controls, and budgeted savings.

• Establish and oversee governance frameworks to ensure compliant, ethical, and value‑driven sourcing and contracting practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field).

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, and/or consulting leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading indirect procurement at a global or enterprise level.

• Proven ability to develop and execute indirect sourcing procurement strategies that maximize supplier value delivering measurable financial and operational impact.

• Experience leading and developing senior‑level teams in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Strong highly visible executive presence with the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders and suppliers.

• Deep understanding of sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and procurement governance best practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

• Experience executing large‑scale transformation initiatives, including business separation or operating model change.

• Subject matter expert in digital procurement platforms, analytics and best practice tools.

• Experience managing global supplier ecosystems and complex commercial negotiations.

• Demonstrated change leadership visionary with organizational development capabilities.

Other

• Language Requirements: English required; additional languages preferred.

• Travel: Up to approximately 25–30%, including domestic and international travel.

• Certifications: Professional procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred but not required.

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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Benchmarking, Budget Management, Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cost Management, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainability, Sustainable Procurement, Tactical Planning, Transparency Reporting

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$199,000.00 - $366,850.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –160 hours for VP1+
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
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