Director, Global Procurement Systems & Capabilities

Biopharma Asia; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit is recruiting a Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems for a hybrid role in New Brunswick, NJ. You will own global procurement processes, standardize governance, and lead system enablement across regions, driving efficiency and value.

The role requires 10–12 years in regulated procurement environments, with a track record of large-scale transformations, leadership, and cross-functional influence. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Systems Enablement within a regulated or complex enterprise environment.
• 8+ years procurement experience, including ownership of procurement processes, capabilities, or operating models.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, or commercial enablement.
• Experience serving as or partnering with a Global Process Owner or equivalent role driving standardization across regions.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments (MedTech, healthcare, or similar industries).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• People leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Global Process Owner (GPO) for procurement processes, with accountability for global standardization, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, analytics, and related enablement capabilities.
• Accountable for and drive process transformation and in partnership with the Global Operations delivery organization, make key decisions related to the process, including target setting, process performance management, and financial management with a focus on reducing process costs, increasing efficiency and cycle time, and maximizing investment returns.
• Drive global deployment and adoption of end-to-end process, with regional and local requirements customization as required.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for an ongoing training methodology and program for the implemented processes, systems, and policies in collaboration with the business, corporate and Operational Services.
• Lead procurement capability building ownership, ensuring processes, systems, and tools enable scalable, compliant, and efficient global procurement operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Legal to translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions.
• Collaborate across all tiers of the procurement operating model, all enabling functions at DPS and external organizations to deliver these accountabilities.
• Oversee implementation, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management, pricing, analytics, and adjacent CRM tools).
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and reporting capabilities that support compliance, performance measurement, and executive decision-making.
• Drive process standardization, simplification, and automation through digital enablement and best-practice procurement design.
• Lead change management, user adoption, and training strategies to maximize system and process effectiveness globally.
• Manage external vendors and technology partners, including performance, delivery, and cost management.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team aligned with DePuy Synthes values and leadership expectations.

Skills

Global Process Owner

Procurement

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Data Analytics

Regulated Environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

ERP

CRM-adjacent tools

Pricing analytics

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit is recruiting a Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems for a hybrid role in New Brunswick, NJ. You will own global procurement processes, standardize governance, and lead system enablement across regions, driving efficiency and value.

The role requires 10–12 years in regulated procurement environments, with a track record of large-scale transformations, leadership, and cross-functional influence. Travel up to 20% may be required.