This role is accountable for leading all Indirect Services categories for Depuy Synthes for the global procurement organization representing approximately $2.2 B in annual spend.
The Sr. Director will build the team, develop the vision, strategy, and implementation plan for these categories to meet the long-range requirements of the business and deliver maximum value for DePuy Synthes (DPS).
Engaging with senior business leaders, Business Engagement Leads, Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Risk/Compliance, and Procurement Operations to ensure efficient end-to-end management of sourcing, contracting, and requisition-to-pay activities.
Drive an inclusive, high-performance culture and strategic supplier relationships, influencing enterprise decision-making through governance, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
Develop the vision, strategy, and implementation plan for all Indirect Services categories to meet long-range business requirements and deliver maximum value.
Ensure clear value cases, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined execution in procurement strategies.

Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required (technical degree preferred)
12+ years comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience with procurement business processes, practices and technology, including cross-functional and cross-geographic, team-based global category management, global technology deployment, best practices in social/economic and environmental strategies and preferably from similar or comparable industries.
Clear understanding and demonstrated mastery of contemporary, best practice processes, systems, techniques, and KPI’s for supply chain/procurement are required.
Experience in a product oriented, sales/marketing driven culture is required.
Additionally, experience in a large, multi-national corporate environment would be useful.
Proven track record of transforming and leading global procurement organizations in a complex, matrixed environment.
Demonstrated expertise in supplier-driven innovation, category management, and operational excellence.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable procurement initiatives.
Experience managing large-scale spend and third-party payments across diverse categories.
Exceptional leadership, talent development, and organizational building skills.
Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies, process optimization, and payment processing.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.

Vacation –120 hours
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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