Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems

Job Overview

The Director, Global Process Owner & Enabling Capabilities, Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for owning and advancing global procurement process ownership and the systems, tools, and digital capabilities that enable scalable, compliant, and insight-driven procurement operations across DePuy Synthes. This leader serves as the end-to-end Global Process Owner for procurement capabilities, partnering closely with sub-process owners, process leaders, stakeholders, and peer process owners to ensure effective and efficient streamlining of process operations and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies. Ensures continuous improvement of the accountable processes and is accountable for ensuring process compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Global Process Owner (GPO) for procurement processes, with accountability for global standardization, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, analytics, and related enablement capabilities.
• Drive process transformation and, in partnership with the Global Operations delivery organization, make key decisions related to the process, including target setting, process performance management, and financial management with a focus on reducing process costs, increasing efficiency and cycle time, and maximizing investment returns.
• Drive global deployment and adoption of end-to-end process, with regional and local requirements customization as required.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for an ongoing training methodology and program for the implemented processes, systems, and policies in collaboration with the business, corporate and Operational Services.
• Lead procurement capability building ownership, ensuring processes, systems, and tools enable scalable, compliant, and efficient global procurement operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Legal to translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions.
• Collaborate across all tiers of the procurement operating model, all enabling functions at DPS and external organizations (suppliers, consultants, thought leaders) to deliver these accountabilities.
• Oversee implementation, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management, pricing, analytics, and adjacent CRM tools).
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and reporting capabilities that support compliance, performance measurement, and executive decision-making.
• Drive process standardization, simplification, and automation through digital enablement and best-practice procurement design.
• Lead change management, user adoption, and training strategies to maximize system and process effectiveness globally.
• Manage external vendors and technology partners, including performance, delivery, and cost management.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team aligned with DePuy Synthes values and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field). MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Systems Enablement within a regulated or complex enterprise environment.
• 8+ years procurement experience, including ownership of procurement processes, capabilities, or operating models.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale systems supporting procurement, contracting, pricing, or commercial enablement.
• Experience serving as or partnering with a Global Process Owner or equivalent role driving standardization across regions.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments (MedTech, healthcare, or similar industries).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• People leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.

Preferred

• Experience in procurement capability building, process design, or global procurement transformation.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as contract lifecycle management (CLM), ERP, pricing, analytics, and CRM-adjacent tools.
• Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.
• Change management and large-scale system or process implementation experience.
• Project or program leadership experience across digital or process transformation initiatives.
• Project management or systems certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, ITIL) preferred.

Other Languages: English required. Travel: Up to 20%, primarily domestic.