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Job Function:
Procurement
Job Sub Function:
Category
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way!
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing leads the end-to-end procurement strategy for the category. This role delivers cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J's business growth. This role will be the category subject-matter expert, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.
Procurement Strategy & Execution
Support J&J IM's vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
Leverage market intelligence & category expertise to assess industry trends, identify value-creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business timelines.
Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with the strategy.
Supplier Management & Contracting
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate within Supply Chain teams for onboarding and performance management.
Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and business continuity.
Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
Be responsible for contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as procurement's representative in cross-functional category and project forums.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
Translate business partner requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
Financial Management & Commercial Impact
Deliver cost-effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
Drive cost avoidance and cash-flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.). Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
Risk, Resiliency & Compliance
Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks. Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Raise critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement
Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
Innovation
Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification, ensuring appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools.
Strong business partner influence and presentation skills.
Project management experience.
Leadership Behaviors & Competencies
Results-oriented, accountable, and action-driven.
Collaborative relationship-builder.
Agile and adaptable in a fast paced environment.
High ethical standards and governance alignment.
Customer-focused with a mentality for innovation.
Travel Requirement
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Leadership, Market Savvy, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Selection
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$122,000.00 - $212,750.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
