Sr. Manager, Global Fleet Lead

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Global Fleet Lead, located in Bogotá, Colombia.

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):

 

Bogota, Columbia - R-106929

Taguig, Philippines - R-107244

 

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Position Overview 

At DePuy Synthes, we are reimagining the future of orthopedics through innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on patient impact. The Senior Manager, Global Fleet Lead will lead fleet operations and performance across North America, EMEA, and ASPAC, with accountability for service delivery, budget management, supplier performance, compliance, and employee experience. This position translates global fleet strategy into regional priorities and ensures consistent standards while addressing local market needs. 

 

The successful candidate will lead Fleet Regional Operations Managers, build strong partnerships with business and functional leaders, and govern strategic relationships with leasing companies, fleet management companies, vehicle manufacturers, and other suppliers. This is an exciting opportunity to improve cost efficiency, operational reliability, risk management, supplier performance, and stakeholder satisfaction across a growing global orthopedic organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Translate global fleet strategy into regional priorities and execution plans, balancing enterprise standards with business and local market needs. 

• Own regional fleet performance, budget, service delivery, and employee experience across North America, EMEA, and ASPAC. 

• Manage regional fleet budgets, oversee financial controls and approvals, and identify cost-efficiency opportunities. 

• Oversee core fleet processes, controls, and service standards across vehicle lifecycle activities, driver support, onboarding, and offboarding. 

• Use operational and financial insights to improve service, policy, supplier performance, and processes across local markets. 

• Serve as the senior regional escalation point, resolve high-impact issues, and provide leadership with clear performance updates, risks, and recommendations. 

• Lead, coach, and develop Fleet Regional Operations Managers; set priorities, clarify accountability, and build team capability. 

• Manage strategic relationships with leasing companies, fleet management companies, vehicle manufacturers, and other suppliers; govern performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs. 

• Own regional safety and compliance performance, monitor key risk indicators, and ensure timely corrective action with business and functional leaders. 

 

 

Qualifications & Education 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. 

Preferred: 

• MBA or master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. 

 

Experience and Skills: 

Required: 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in fleet operations, procurement, supply chain, shared services, or a related field, including leadership of teams and complex supplier programs across multiple markets. 

• Demonstrated success leading regional or global fleet operations, managing budgets, and governing supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs. 

• Proven ability to develop managers, influence senior stakeholders, and drive accountability and change in a global matrixed organization. 

• Strong financial, analytical, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with knowledge of fleet operations, safety, compliance, and regional regulations. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in a multinational, highly regulated organization, preferably in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare. 

• Relevant fleet, supply chain, procurement, or project management certification. 

• Experience with fleet sustainability, business separations, shared-services transitions, or large-scale transformation. 

• Experience working with stakeholders and suppliers across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and North America. 

Other: 

• Language: Fluent English proficiency, both written and verbal, is required. Additional language proficiency may be preferred based on the markets supported. 

• Location: Bogotá, Colombia. 

• Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required. 

• Work Schedule: Ability to work across global time zones as business needs require. 

• Certifications: Fleet management, supply chain, procurement, or project management certifications preferred. 

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license may be required based on business needs. 

 

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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.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Competitive Landscape, Compliant Spend, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Industry Analysis, Innovation, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection