Sr. Director, Procurement Strategy, Digital and Process, Orthopedics

Position Overview Sr. Director, Procurement Strategy, Digital and Process, is accountable for enterprise ownership of the Procurement Strategic Framework, encompassing strategy, process architecture, digital enablement, governance, and continuous improvement across the global Source‑to‑Pay ecosystem. This role shapes and delivers world‑class procurement capabilities across Supplier & Category Excellence; Technology, Data & Actionable Insights; Organizational Agility, while owning the global digital procurement strategy and leading transformational programs that drive value creation, efficiency, compliance, and exceptional user experience at scale. Key Responsibilities Lead the global procurement digital strategy, global process architecture, enterprise procurement policies, third‑party risk management practices, and core functional capabilities. Own and evolve the Procurement Strategic Framework, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, business priorities, and long‑term value creation goals. Shape end‑to‑end Global Process Ownership for Source‑to‑Contract (S2C) Payments & Experience (PEX) Spend Management Strategy, including strategy definition, process architecture, change management, capability design, and global deployment. Own and manage the procurement technology and process budget, ensuring disciplined investment decisions and measurable return on investment. Enable the procurement function through best‑in‑class digital capabilities that simplify, automate, and standardize processes while delivering traceable value creation via digital platforms, data science, analytics, and reporting. Lead enterprise‑level transformation programs that deliver superior user experience, operational excellence, and sustained value. Provide leadership and accountability for major or critical process audit findings, ensuring timely remediation and systemic risk mitigation. Ensure procurement processes directly support enterprise cash flow, working capital optimization, and financial stewardship. Drive global deployment and adoption of end‑to‑end procurement processes, balancing enterprise standardization with required regional and local customization. Improve stakeholder and user experience through digital and process transformation, including leadership of key initiatives such as Accounts Payable Transformation, Third‑Party Risk Management, Automated contracting and autonomous sourcing, Data management, analytics & insights, Intelligent stack optimization, Gen AI‑enabled procurement capabilities, and Performance, Analytics & Value Tracking. Lead the optimization and transformation of end‑to‑end procurement processes across technology, skills, and operating performance. Establish and manage process performance data, KPIs, and value tracking mechanisms across the global Source‑to‑Pay continuum. Develop and execute a comprehensive, ongoing training strategy covering skills, processes, systems, and policies. Collaborate closely with business, corporate, and sector procurement teams to embed capabilities, drive adoption, and sustain performance improvements. Leverage external benchmarking, market intelligence, and leading practices to inform procurement strategy, digital transformation roadmaps, and process architecture decisions. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Finance, IT, Legal, Risk, Audit, Operations) to ensure alignment and implementation of policy, process, and system changes. Create and sustain a high‑performance, innovative, and inclusive culture across the global procurement organization. Qualifications & Education Master’s degree or equivalent preferred. Bachelor’s degree required (Technical degree preferred). 12+ years of comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience with procurement business processes, practices and technology, including cross‑functional and cross‑geographic, team‑based global category management, global technology deployment. Extensive experience in global procurement, process ownership, or enterprise transformation roles within complex, multinational organizations. Demonstrated success delivering large‑scale process, technology, and capability transformations with measurable value outcomes. Strong business acumen and ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable procurement initiatives. Experience managing large‑scale spend and third‑party payments across diverse categories. Exceptional leadership, talent development, and organizational building skills. Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies, process optimization, and payment processing. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders. Deep understanding of procurement operating models, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and digital enablement. Demonstrated expertise in process governance, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong business acumen with the ability to link process and technology investments to measurable enterprise value. Influential leader with a collaborative, stakeholder‑centric mindset. Change agent who balances rigor, agility, and innovation. Results‑oriented with a strong focus on execution, value realization, and sustainable impact. Compensation and Benefits Anticipated base pay range for this position is: $178,000.00 - $307,050.00. Time off benefits include Vacation – 120 hours, Sick time – 40 hours annually (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington), Holiday pay including floating holidays – 13 days annually, Personal & Family Time – up to 40 hours annually, Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year, Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member (40 hours for an extended member), Caregiver Leave – 80 hours per 52‑week period, Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per year, and Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per year. For additional general information on company benefits, please visit the careers website. 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. 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