Strategic Supplier OUS Support

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS) Job Sub Function: Facilities Management & Planning Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Zuchwil, Switzerland Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Strategic Supplier OUS Support, this Hybrid position will be in Cork, Ireland. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK. 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. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: 087602 Zuchwil, Swithzerland - Requisition Number: 087817 Job Overview The Strategic Supplier OUS Support role plays a critical part in enabling strong, compliant, and value‑driven supplier 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 work cross‑functionally with 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 global objectives. 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. Assist in 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 support decision‑making. 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 activities comply with applicable regulatory, quality, sustainability, and ethical standards. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced coursework in Procurement or Supply Chain Management. Experience and Skills Required: Typically 5–8 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 with cross‑functional and 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 to supplier 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 required; additional European languages are an advantage. Travel: Limited; up to 10–20% international travel. Certifications: Procurement or Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred but not required. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 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. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Access Control (AC), Business Behavior, Conflict Resolution, Data-Driven Decision Making, Disruptive Innovations, Facility Management, Facility Management Software, Organizing, Premises Management, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Project Reporting, Security Planning, Service Excellence, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration