API SM Sourcing Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Hopewell Township, NJ

5d • $102,000 - $177,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Procurement — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category supports the execution of end-to-end API Procurement strategy in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver value in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J’s business growth. The Manager - API serves as a key partner with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional business partners to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement/category management experience.
• Strong experience in negotiations, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract delivery.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Results‑oriented, accountable, self-driven and action‑orientated.
• Collaborative relationship‑builder.
• Creative attitude; Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.
• High ethical standards and governance alignment.
• Customer‑focused with an attitude for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
• Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
• Prioritize and ensure delivery against business milestones.
• Lead or coordinate medium to large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
• Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
• Partner with suppliers and internally to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
• Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to translate business requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation plans and execution.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).
• Promptly escalate commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Support development and maintenance of contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Raise critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
• Promote and use digital tools and automation opportunities.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level