Sr SQ Mgr Proactive Supplier Development

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At Johnson Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. /ph3Job Function /h3pQuality /ph3Job Sub Function /h3pSupplier Quality /ph3Job Category /h3pProfessional /ph3All Job Posting Locations /h3pPalm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland /ph3Senior Manager, Supplier Development Performance Management /h3pThe Senior Manager, Supplier Development Performance Management is a central, DePuy Synthes-level individual contributor within the Supplier Quality organization. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for supplier development, supplier performance management, and proactive risk reduction across the medical device supply base. /ppThe position establishes and deploys a consistent, risk-based framework for identifying supplier capability gaps, prioritizing development opportunities, monitoring performance, and driving sustainable improvement. Working through influence in a complex matrix organization, the Senior Manager partners with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality Systems, and business leaders to strengthen supplier capability, improve product quality and supply reliability, and protect patients and customers. /ppThis role does not have direct reports but leads cross-functional teams, supplier improvement initiatives, and DePuy Synthes wide programs through technical credibility, data-driven decision-making, and effective stakeholder engagement. /ph3Duties Responsibilities /h3h3Supplier Development Strategy and Program Leadership /h3ulliDevelop and maintain the Depuy Synthes supplier development and performance management strategy, governance model, standard work, tools, and deployment roadmap. /liliEstablish risk-based criteria for supplier segmentation, capability assessment, development prioritization, and intervention. /liliTranslate business, quality, compliance, product, and supply risks into targeted supplier development plans. /liliLead deployment of proactive supplier development methods, including technical assessments, process maturity reviews, robust process evaluations, capability improvement, quality culture development, and supplier training. /liliCreate scalable playbooks, templates, training materials, and best practices that enable consistent execution across business units, regions, and supplier categories. /liliServe as the subject matter expert for supplier development, supplier performance management, and proactive supplier quality improvement. /li /ulh3Supplier Performance Management /h3ulliDefine and maintain supplier development performance measures, scorecards, dashboards, governance routines, and escalation criteria. /liliAnalyze supplier data to identify adverse trends, systemic risks, recurring failure modes, and opportunities for early intervention. /liliFacilitate periodic supplier performance reviews with Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and other stakeholders. /liliProvide clear, fact-based recommendations regarding supplier development, escalation, recovery, sourcing, or risk-mitigation actions. /liliEstablish effectiveness measures to confirm that supplier improvement actions deliver sustained results. /liliPresent supplier performance trends, risks, decisions, and improvement progress to senior leadership and governance forums. /liliPromote integration of quality, delivery, service, technical capability, compliance, and business continuity considerations into supplier performance decisions. /li /ulh3Supplier Improvement and Risk Reduction /h3ulliLead complex, high-impact supplier development and recovery initiatives involving quality, compliance, manufacturing, capacity, delivery, or business continuity risk. /liliPartner with suppliers to identify root causes, improve process controls, strengthen quality systems, and increase manufacturing capability. /liliGuide the development and execution of supplier quality improvement plans, including clear actions, owners, milestones, success measures, and escalation paths. /liliApply structured problem-solving, Lean, Six Sigma, statistical, and risk-management methods to improve supplier performance. /liliProvide technical guidance for process capability, process validation, control plans, critical-to-quality characteristics, measurement systems, statistical process control, defect prevention, and change management. /liliMonitor improvement-plan execution and verify the effectiveness and sustainability of corrective and preventive actions. /liliElevate significant supplier quality, compliance, product, patient, or supply risks through established governance processes. /li /ulh3Quality and Regulatory Compliance /h3ulliEnsure supplier development and performance management activities comply with applicable company requirements, quality agreements, purchasing controls, and supplier quality procedures. /liliMaintain working knowledge of medical device quality-system and regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 820 Quality Management System Regulation, ISO 13485, EU Medical Device Regulation, and other applicable global requirements. /liliSupport inspection readiness and provide supplier performance, risk, and development evidence during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and notified-body assessments. /liliPartner with Regulatory Compliance, Quality Systems, Supplier Auditing, and business quality teams to address supplier-related observations and emerging requirements. /liliPromote consistent application of supplier risk management throughout supplier selection, qualification, monitoring, development, change control, and disengagement. /li /ulh3Cross-Functional and Supplier Leadership /h3ulliBuild effective partnerships with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Research and Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Systems. /liliInfluence senior stakeholders and supplier executives to align priorities, resources, timelines, and accountability for improvement. /liliLead cross-functional teams without direct authority and create clarity in complex or ambiguous situations. /liliServe as a quality partner in strategic sourcing, network optimization, new-product introduction, product or process transfer, and supplier-change initiatives. /liliCoach supplier quality professionals and cross-functional partners in supplier development and performance management methods. /liliPromote knowledge sharing, standardization, and replication of successful supplier improvements across the enterprise. /li /ulh3Continuous Improvement and Digital Enablement /h3ulliContinuously improve supplier development and performance management processes based on business needs, regulatory expectations, lessons learned, and external best practices. /liliPartner with analytics and digital teams to improve data quality, reporting, predictive risk identification, and decision support. /liliEstablish a knowledge-management approach for supplier development outcomes, leading practices, and reusable improvement solutions. /liliIdentify opportunities to simplify governance, eliminate non-value-added activity, and improve the speed and effectiveness of supplier interventions. /liliTrack program outcomes, including quality improvement, risk reduction, defect prevention, supply continuity, cost avoidance, and capability maturity. /li /ulh3General Responsibilities /h3ulliCommunicate business-related issues, risks, and opportunities to the appropriate management level. /liliEnsure personal compliance with all applicable company policies, procedures, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. /liliExercise independent judgment within established policies and elevate matters that may affect patient safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, or continuity of supply. /liliPerform other responsibilities assigned based on business needs. /li /ulh3Experience Education /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline. /liliMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain within the medical device, pharmaceutical, combination-product, or another highly regulated industry. /liliMinimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, supplier performance management, external manufacturing, or a closely related discipline. /liliDemonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than direct reporting authority. /liliExperience developing and implementing supplier improvement plans and verifying sustainable results. /liliWorking knowledge of medical device quality systems, purchasing controls, supplier controls, risk management, process validation, and applicable regulatory requirements. /liliExperience using data, metrics, and statistical methods to identify trends, prioritize risks, and support decisions. /liliExperience communicating with senior leaders and supplier executives. /li /ulh3Preferred /h3ulliMaster’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field. /liliExperience operating in a global, matrixed medical device organization. /liliExperience establishing an enterprise or multi-site supplier development or performance management program. /liliExperience supporting regulatory inspections, notified-body audits, or supplier-related compliance assessments. /liliExperience with new-product introduction, product or process transfer, network optimization, or external manufacturing. /liliLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. /liliASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor, or equivalent certification. /liliProject Management Professional certification or equivalent project/program management training. /li /ulh3Required Knowledge, Skills Abilities /h3ulliStrong knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier lifecycle controls, supplier risk management, and performance governance. /liliStrong understanding of 21 CFR Part 820 Quality Management System Regulation, ISO 13485, EU Medical Device Regulation, and applicable current good manufacturing practices. /liliDemonstrated capability in root-cause analysis, corrective action, process capability, statistical process control, process validation, measurement systems analysis, control plans, and risk-management methods. /liliAbility to translate complex data and technical issues into clear business implications and actionable recommendations. /liliStrong strategic thinking, program leadership, project management, and change-management skills. /liliExceptional influencing, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. /liliAbility to establish credibility with technical experts, senior leaders, and supplier executives. /liliStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills. /liliAbility to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced global environment. /liliHigh level of integrity, judgment, accountability, and commitment to patient safety, product quality, and compliance. /liliFinancial and business acumen sufficient to evaluate investments, prioritize resources, and articulate the value of supplier improvement activities. /li /ulh3Preferred Skills /h3ulliCompliance Management, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Product Testing, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility, Vendor Selection /li /ulp$122,000.00 - $212,750.00 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr