Procurement Manager - EPNV/ (1 out of 4)
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is recruiting for a Procurement Manager to lead and manage procurement activities for CSS Material and Electronic Systems suppliers. The role drives procurement strategy, optimizes supplier relationships, supports the R&D innovation pipeline, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality materials to support rapidly growing CSS business units. This role oversees a substantial spend of approximately $100MM with significant year-on-year spend increase.
Job description
Key Role Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
- Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality standards and business objectives.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
- Cost Management: Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
- NPD Management: Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve new product development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with 4 years of procurement experience focused on components and raw material suppliers.
- Procurement experience working with components and products related to the Electrophysiology industry.
- Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
- Ability to engage at the leadership level with both suppliers and within J&J.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Track record of developing strong teams and shaping organization structure.
- Strong Credo values.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing, or other sourcing areas.
- Professional certification (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma).
- Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.
May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel. The attendance policy required for this role is JNJ Flex, Hybrid.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience
- 4 years of procurement experience with focus on components and raw material suppliers
- Procurement experience with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry
- Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts
- Ability to engage at the leadership level with suppliers and within J&J
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Track record of developing strong teams and shaping organization structure
- Strong Credo values
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Business Accident Insurance
- Group Legal Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Long-Term Incentive Program
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Floating Holidays
- Work, Personal & Family Time
- Parental Leave
- Condolence Leave
- Caregiver Leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Military Spouse Time-Off
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.