Strategic Supplier OUS Support

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Strategic Supplier OUS Support located in Cork Ireland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Loughbeg Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 086435

St. Anthonys Road Leeds UK - Requisition Number: 087602

Zuchwil Switzerland - Requisition Number: 087817

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Overview

The Strategic Supplier OUS Support role plays a critical part in enabling strong compliant andvaluedrivensupplier partnerships across Outside the United States (OUS) within Engineering & Property Services (E&PS). This position supports regional and global supplier strategies across Global Real Estate Facilities Management and Corporate Operations ensuring consistent execution of sourcing supplier performance and contract governance.

This role offers the opportunity to workcrossfunctionallywith regional teams global category leaders and key suppliers to drive operational excellence cost efficiency and service quality across a diverse international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of strategic supplier and category strategies for E&PS services across OUS regions in alignment with globalobjectives.

• Partner with regional stakeholders to ensure consistent supplier performance management including service level adherence issue resolution and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding governance and compliance activities in line with Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Synthes policies and procedures.

• Assistin contract lifecycle management including implementation renewals and change management ensuring alignment with approved sourcing strategies.

• Analyze supplier performance spend and operational data to generate insights and supportdecisionmaking.

• Collaborate with Global and Regional Procurement E&PS and Finance teams to support cost optimization and risk mitigation initiatives.

• Support regional and global supplier reviews business reviews and governance forums.

• Ensure supplier activitiescomply withapplicable regulatory quality sustainability and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Required:Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering Facilities Management ora relateddiscipline.

• Preferred: Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced coursework in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically58 years of relevant work experience in procurement supplier management facilities services or related operational roles.

• Experience supporting strategic suppliers or categories in a regional or global environment.

• Proven ability to work effectively withcrossfunctionaland geographically dispersed teams.

• Solid understanding of contract management principles and supplier governance processes.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Real Estate Facilities Management or Corporate Services categories.

• Familiarity with global procurement tools sourcing platforms and performance management frameworks.

• Experience working in a regulated or highly matrixed global organization.

• Exposure tosupplier risk management sustainability or ESG initiatives.

• Prior experience supporting OUS or EMEA regions.

• Clear professional communication skills for stakeholder and supplier engagement.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supplier performance and spend data.

Other:

• Languages: English;additionalEuropean languages are an advantage.

• Travel:Limited; up to 1020% international travel.

• Certifications: Procurement or Supply Chain certifications (e.g. CIPS CPSM) preferred but not.