NPD Sourcing Manager

NPD Sourcing Manager

Location: Cork

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39 hours

Lead the supplier selection process and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice and will leverage DPS’s position in direct material and externally manufactured categories. Support projects that span global procurement categories and geographies.The position will be responsible for developing and executing all facets (product cost, capital, project timing, etc.) of a sourcing strategy and action plan for orthopaedic medical devices. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead business stakeholder engagement for franchise NPD/ R&D groups in the selection, evaluation and qualification of suppliers of materials and services including Instruments, cases/trays, Electical Components, Plastics, Metals, Chemicals, Packaging, External Manufacturing, Biologics and selected services for all assigned projects. 

• Support muliple NPD projects simultaneously across multiple businesses, global procurement categories, and geographies.

• Source contact for applicable forms and documents approvals, as required associated in franchise Quality Management System (QMS). 

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders to identify unmet needs to drive the execution of sourcing strategies and innovative supplier solutions aligned to the franchise technology roadmap.

• Lead multiple complex supplier negotiations simulataneously - coordinating with key stakeholders to drive terms that are favorable for DePuy Synthes.

• Lead Source due diligence, transition of stabilized products and suppliers, and provide transaction support for DePuy Synthes business development teams for both product supply/distribution and acquisition activities.  

• Optimize quality, supply reliability, NPD supplier performance, innovation and cost through early supplier engagement during product development.

• Drive innovation through identifying and developing external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs.

How to Succeed

• BS/BA degree required. MBA preferred.

• 5-10 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management; Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Biologics or similar Quality Regulated Industry preferred.

• Proven experience in negotiating procurement agreements, working in conjunction with Legal department to collaboratively negotiate best terms overall.

• Strong communication and influencing skills are required.

• Demonstrates teamwork and effective cross-functional collaboration by sharing knowledge and information, updating others on project actions and status; experience with NPD teams preferred.

• Strong time management and project execution skills are required.

• Project Management: PMP/FPX certification preferred

• May require up to 10-20% domestic and international travel

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

about DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/depuy-synthes

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-GB/companies/depuy-synthes

Application Process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.