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**Job Function: **
Strategy & Corporate Development
**Job Sub Function: **
Real Estate Management
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Manager, Strategic Supplier Mgmt. located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Raynham, Massachusetts, or West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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.
The Senior Manager, Strategic Supplier Management is responsible for global third‑party supplier strategy, governance, and performance management across the DPS Global Real Estate (GRE) portfolio. This role ensures that external real estate and facilities service providers are commercially optimized, operationally aligned, and strategically leveraged to support DPS business objectives, portfolio transformation, and cost discipline. A key responsibility of the role will be in defining the future supplier strategy for the short, medium and long term to create a nimble and proactive approach to supplier management.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Real Estate, this role serves as the single global owner for supplier governance, partnering closely with DePuy Synthes Global Real Estate, Facility Management and Corporate Operations team to drive consistency, accountability, and value realization from the global supplier ecosystem.
Scope of Role
Global portfolio: ~187 properties across manufacturing, R&D, office, and support sites
Supplier coverage: Real estate and Facility Management service providers (e.g., transaction management, project delivery, facilities/property services, advisory, workplace, and specialty vendors)
Geographic reach: Global (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Authority: Global standards, governance, performance frameworks, and escalation; regional execution via matrixed partnership
Key Responsibilities
Global Supplier Strategy & Governance
Define and own the global strategic supplier management framework for DPS Global Facility Management and Real Estate, including governance models, performance standards, and operating cadence.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and decision rights between global supplier governance and regional execution teams.
Lead supplier alignment to DPS real estate strategy, portfolio priorities, and separation‑related requirements.
Drive collaboration and innovation with strategic suppliers to improve cost, quality, service, and resilience.
Third‑Party Relationship Management
Serve as the primary global relationship owner for strategic FM and RE suppliers, ensuring alignment at executive, regional, and operational levels.
Drive structured QBRs, performance reviews, and escalation protocols, ensuring issues are surfaced early and resolved decisively.
Partner with Procurement to support supplier selection, contract strategy, renewals, and commercial negotiations (as applicable).
Performance Management & Value Realization
Oversee supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Define and track supplier KPIs, SLAs, and outcome‑based performance measures tied to cost, quality, speed, risk, and customer satisfaction.
Ensure suppliers consistently deliver against best‑in‑class benchmarks, contractual commitments, and DPS standards.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities, including productivity gains, cost optimization, and service quality enhancements.
Monitor supplier market trends and performance data to inform sourcing and supplier strategies.
Standardization & Operational Enablement
Enable global process standardization across supplier‑delivered services while allowing for regional regulatory and operational variation.
Partner with RE Governance & Strategy to embed supplier‑delivered activities into standardized RE processes, data models, and reporting.
Ensure supplier management activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure supplier compliance with DPS policies, controls, and data requirements.
Risk Management & Business Continuity
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify supplier risks and implement mitigation plans.
Proactively identify supplier‑related risks (operational, financial, regulatory, capacity, geopolitical).
Support business continuity planning and supplier readiness for critical sites and services.
Act as a senior escalation point for supplier‑driven risks impacting safety, compliance, or business operations.
Stakeholder Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to:
Global and Regional RE leadership
Global and Regional FM leadership
Property Services leadership
Finance, Legal, Risk, and Procurement partners
Partners closely with Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
Balance enterprise standardization with regional needs to enable effective execution without friction.
Core Capabilities
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Global supplier governance and relationship management
Commercial acumen and contract performance oversight
Enterprise operating model design (global vs regional)
Performance management and KPI design
Risk identification and mitigation
Executive stakeholder engagement and influence
Change leadership in complex, matrixed organizations
Experience supporting medical devices, healthcare, or other regulated industries (preferred)
Competencies & Skills
Leadership & Influence
Ability to lead without direct authority in a highly matrixed, global organization
Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong judgment and decision‑making under ambiguity
Strategic & Analytical
Systems thinker with the ability to connect supplier performance to portfolio, financial, and business outcomes
Data‑driven approach to performance management and continuous improvement
Operational & Commercial
Deep understanding of real estate and facilities service delivery models
Strong vendor management, governance, and escalation skills
Experience partnering with Procurement on supplier strategy and contracting
Change & Transformation
Proven experience driving standardization, simplification, and transformation across regions
Comfortable operating in separation, carve‑out, or enterprise transformation environments
Experience & Education
10+ years of experience in real estate, facilities, supplier management, or professional services governance
Experience managing global or enterprise‑level suppliers in a complex organization
Bachelors degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Experience in the delivery of benchmark strategy and transparency through robust project management, commercial planning and proactive supplier relationship management for a global organization.
Other Requirements
Language: English required
Travel up to 20%, primarily domestic
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Alliance Formation, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Contract Management, Contract Monitoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Investment Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Reporting, Real Estate Management, Regulatory Environment, Risk Management, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$122,000.00 - $212,750.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
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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