Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Orthopedics

6029-MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. Legal Entity; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Vice President, Indirect Procurement, Orthopedics to lead enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy across IT, professional services, facilities, marketing and other indirect services. The role reports to the Chief Procurement Officer and supports the stand-alone organization during its evolution.

The candidate will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and operational effectiveness with a global footprint, partnering with senior leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field).
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, and/or consulting leadership roles.
• 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.
• Subject matter expert in digital procurement platforms, analytics and best practice tools.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

CPSM

CIPS

Job description

DePuy Synthes is seeking a Vice President, Indirect Procurement, Orthopedics to lead enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy across IT, professional services, facilities, marketing and other indirect services. The role reports to the Chief Procurement Officer and supports the stand-alone organization during its evolution.

The candidate will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and operational effectiveness with a global footprint, partnering with senior leaders