Manager, Procurement leading sourcing strategies and supplier management at Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for procurement excellence and operational efficiencies across global supply chain.
Responsibilities
implements global category strategies for CCFS, including negotiated agreements, preferred suppliers, value engineering, and contract compliance.
Leads supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management, driving supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and performance improvements.
Builds strong partnerships with regional and global stakeholders, including Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and EHS.
Identifies and drives opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and spend optimization through advanced sourcing, benchmarking, and continuous improvement.
Embeds sustainability, responsible sourcing, and quality compliance into all sourcing strategies.
Maintains market intelligence on global and regional trends, sharing insights and adapting strategies accordingly.
Provides regular updates to senior procurement leadership on performance, risks, opportunities, and project status.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field);
MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years’ procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with global category management exposure preferred.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proven record of driving cost and value improvements and supplier innovation.
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment.
Knowledge of sustainability/ESG and compliance practices in procurement is a plus.
Fluency in English required; additional language(s) considered an asset.
Willingness to travel globally as required (approximately 20%).
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