Senior Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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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! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA).

In the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) team, we are working to build a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. Are you interested in joining a team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category. They will deliver cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Applying their category subject matter expertise, they will partner closely with Supply Chain (SC), Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and other business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Deploy and maintain category sourcing strategies and a prioritized roadmap of initiatives 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 milestones.

• Lead or coordinate large, sophisticated procurement projects aligned with the strategy

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Select, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers while partnering to drive performance, innovation, and opportunities for cost reductions, and quality and process improvements

• Lead the negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts (balancing value, risk, and business continuity) throughout their lifecycle (including renewals and amendments) and in partnership with Legal

Team Member Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as procurement's representative in cross‑functional category and project forums

• Partner with cross‑functional teams (SC, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, etc.) to translate business requirements into sourcing plans and enable product launches and operational readiness.

• 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.) and 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

Data, Tools, & Continuous Improvement

• Promote digital tools and automation opportunities

• Use procurement systems and analytics to generate insights and drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance

Innovation

• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects and lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification, and appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases

• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced (MBA) degree or focused degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• Certifications preferred: CIPS, CPSM, APICS (CPIM, CLTD, or CSCP), CPP, CPM, or PMP/FPX

Experience and skills:

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in Procurement and/or Category Management

• Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation

• Proficiency in Excel, with strong analytics skills to analyze insights, spend, or supplier performance evaluation

• Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools

• Strong presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence business partners

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional sourcing initiatives/projects

Preferred:

• Experience developing category strategies or multi‑year sourcing roadmaps

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and risk trade‑offs

• Experience managing strategic or high‑risk suppliers, including performance and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity with agility, prioritize effectively, and drive outcomes in a fast paced, complex environment

• Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing, Materials, and Services

• Pharmaceutical, Life Science, FMCG or equivalent industry experience

Other:

• May require up to 20% domestic and international travel

• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits