Sr. Manager, Strategic Supplier Mgmt.

The Senior Manager Strategic Supplier Managementis responsible forglobal thirdparty supplier strategy governance and performance managementacross the DPS Global Real Estate (GRE) portfolio. This role ensures that external real estate and facilities service providers arecommercially optimized operationally aligned and strategicallyleveragedto support DPS businessobjectives portfolio transformation and cost discipline.A key responsibilityofthe role will be in defining the future supplier strategy for the shortmediumand long term to create a nimble and proactive approach to supplier management.

Reporting to theSenior Director Global Real Estate this role serves as thesingle global owner for supplier governance partnering closely withDePuy Synthes Global Real Estate Facility Management and Corporate Operations teamto 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 estateand FacilityManagementservice 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 theglobal strategic supplier management frameworkfor DPS GlobalFacility Management andReal Estate including governance models performance standards and operating cadence.

• Establishclear roles responsibilities and decision rightsbetween global supplier governance and regional execution teams.

• Lead supplier alignment to DPS real estate strategy portfolio priorities and separationrelated requirements.

• Drive collaboration and innovation with strategic suppliers to improve cost quality service and resilience.

ThirdParty Relationship Management

• Serve as theprimary global relationship ownerfor strategicFM and REsuppliers ensuring alignment at executive regional and operational levels.

• Drive structuredQBRs performance reviews and escalation protocols ensuring issues are surfaced early and resolved decisively.

• Partner with Procurement to support supplierselection 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 tracksupplier KPIs SLAs and outcomebased performance measures tied to cost quality speed risk and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure suppliers consistently deliver againstbestinclass benchmarks contractual commitments and DPS standards.

• Identify and drivecontinuous 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 globalprocess standardizationacross supplierdelivered services while allowing for regional regulatory and operational variation.

• Partner with RE Governance & Strategy to embed supplierdelivered 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 withcross-functionalstakeholders to identify supplier risks and implement mitigation plans.

• Proactivelyidentifysupplierrelated 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 supplierdriven risksimpactingsafety compliance or business operations.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to:

• Global andRegional REleadership

• 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 medicaldevices healthcare or other regulated industries (preferred)

Competencies & Skills

Leadership & Influence

• Ability tolead without direct authorityin a highly matrixed global organization

• Executivelevelcommunication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong judgment anddecisionmakingunder ambiguity

Strategic & Analytical

• Systems thinker with the ability to connect supplier performance to portfolio financial and business outcomes

• Datadrivenapproach to performance management and continuous improvement

Operational & Commercial

• Deep understanding ofreal 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 separationcarveout or enterprise transformation environments

Experience & Education

• 10 years of experience inreal estate facilities supplier management or professional services governance

• Experience managingglobal orenterpriselevelsuppliersin a complex organization

• Bachelorsdegreein 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 commercialplanningand proactive supplier relationship management for a global organization.

Other Requirements

• Language: Englishrequired

• Travel up to 20% primarily domestic

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