Manager, Ortho SC Procurement (Jabil)

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

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.

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Ortho SC Procurement (Jabil) , located in Zuchwil, Switzerland

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Ortho SC Procurement (Jabil) is the end-to-end commercial, operational, and strategic owner of DePuy Synthes’ external manufacturing relationship with Jabil.

This role goes beyond traditional supplier management and acts as the single-point-of-accountability for:

• Commercial governance and pricing integrity
• Supply chain design and performance
• Contractual (MPPA) compliance and deal structuring
• Value delivery and cost transformation
• Risk, claims, and financial exposure management

The position serves as the primary DPS commercial authority for Jabil, driving alignment across Finance, Planning, Quality, TechOps and Operations while directly engaging senior Jabil leadership.

Given the scale and complexity of the relationship, the role requires executive-level judgment, strong financial rigor, and the ability to lead through ambiguity, organizational disruption, and high-pressure escalations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Commercial & Pricing Governance

• Own end-to-end pricing governance for Jabil, including validation of:
  • Raw material assumptions
  • Cost drivers and escalations
  • Baseline price setting
• Lead annual pricing cycles and ensure complete transparency and auditability of supplier submissions
• Identify and mitigate cost exposure risks, preventing unvalidated assumptions from becoming embedded in baseline pricing
• Challenge supplier inputs proactively to prevent supplier-driven margin expansion and structural cost leakage
• Establish and enforce structured governance mechanisms (ownership, SLAs, escalation paths) to replace ad hoc processes

2. Contracting, Deal Structuring & Demand Governance

• Own structuring and execution of Material Purchase Agreements (MPA), MPPA governance, and supply agreements
• Lead demand governance and inventory risk management, aligning Jabil and sub-tier retained suppliers to DPS demand plans
• Drive PO strategies and supply coverage across fiscal boundaries and capacity constraints
• Resolve contractual ambiguities and misalignments (e.g., inventory ownership, holding agreements, delivery commitments)
• Ensure contractual frameworks are aligned with operational execution realities

3. Supplier Relationship Leadership & Governance

• Serve as primary global relationship owner for Jabil, including senior-level engagement and escalation handling
• Lead structured governance forums:
  • Joint Supplier Review Forums (JSRF)
  • Executive Business Reviews (EBR)
• Drive accountability and performance tracking across Jabil’s organization
• Act as the central escalation point for systemic supplier issues impacting cost, delivery, or compliance.

4. Supply Chain Design & Optimization

• Lead end-to-end supply chain optimization initiatives, including:
  • Removal of non-value-adding steps
  • Simplification of supply flows
  • Reduction of inventory and handling complexity
• Evaluate Jabil’s true value-add vs. cost footprint, identifying opportunities to:
  • Bypass unnecessary intermediaries
  • Reassign ownership/inspection responsibilities
• Drive make-or-buy and footprint decisions, including supplier/network reconfiguration.

5. Value Engineering & Cost Transformation

• Own the value creation agenda with Jabil, including:
  • Cost Improvement Programs (CIP)
  • Supplier-led innovation and cost reduction pipeline
• Ensure all initiatives have:
  • Quantified savings
  • Defined timelines
  • Clear accountability
• Lead value engineering activities across:
  • Packaging optimization
  • Process improvements
  • Alternative sourcing strategies (RFPs)
• Continuously identify and inject new value opportunities based on DPS pain points

6. Risk Management, Supply Continuity & Capacity Planning

• Identify and mitigate end-to-end supply risks, including:
  • Raw material constraints and long lead times
  • Single-source exposure
  • Capacity limitations across Jabil and its retained supply base
• Ensure alignment of:
  • Long-range forecasts
  • Production plans
  • Retained supplier readiness
• Drive dual sourcing strategies and supply security initiatives
• Lead response to demand volatility and rapid ramp-up scenarios

7. Claims, Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) Governance

• Provide senior oversight of claims management and E&O exposure
• Act as the DPS Source Reviewer in DOL/Appian, including:
  • Approval/rejection of claims
  • Validation of quotes, POs, and destruction certificates
• Lead decision-making for end-of-life exposure and inventory disposition, ensuring data-driven financial outcomes
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and traceability

8. Operational Issue Resolution & Execution Assurance

• Lead resolution of complex operational issues, including:
  • Inventory imbalances
  • Delivery misalignment
  • Supply disruptions
• Coordinate across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure continuity and financial protection

9. Governance, Processes & Ways of Working

• Design and implement robust governance frameworks, including:
  • Centralized tracking of open items
  • Structured workflows replacing email-based processes
  • Clear ownership and accountability models
• Establish single sources of truth for supplier-related decisions and data
• Drive improvements in:
  • Transparency
  • Traceability
  • Speed of execution

10. Cross-Functional & Executive Leadership

• Act as the central orchestrator across Procurement, Finance, Planning, Quality, and Operations
• Lead alignment in high-stakes, high-visibility situations, including executive escalations
• Provide structured updates and recommendations to senior leadership teams
• Ensure DPS maintains control over commercial, operational, and financial outcomes despite organizational complexity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in senior‑level supplier relationship management, contract governance, or external manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen and negotiation experience.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional decisions.

Preferred

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in MedTech, Orthopaedics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with enterprise workflow tools (e.g., Appian).

KEY COMPETENCES

Strategic Negotiation, Contract Management, Supplier Governance, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Executive Communication, Stakeholder Leadership, External Manufacturing Operations.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Benchmarking, Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Compliant Spend, Conflict Resolution, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Team Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection