Category Manager Indirect Procurement

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Danvers, MA

1d•$102,000 - $177,100

About The Position

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 https://www.jnj.com/medtech. This role is eligible for relocation assistance. We are searching for the best talent for Category Manager Indirect Procurement. Purpose: The Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, will be responsible for optimizing spend performance and managing supplier relationships across defined indirect categories that support Abiomed’s global operations. Operating within a highly regulated medical device environment, this role will lead and/or support the development of sourcing strategies and supplier management plans under the guidance of the Director, Indirect Procurement. The Category Manager will be accountable for delivering against key targets in cost optimization, supplier quality, service levels, risk mitigation, and compliance. This role requires deep engagement with internal stakeholders—such as professional services, sales and marketing, operations, facilities, and IT, and robust collaboration with external partners to ensure procurement strategies align with Abiomed’s innovation and compliance objectives. This is a newly created role, and the scope of responsibilities and commodities managed may evolve as the position develops. The tasks and accountabilities outlined in this description are therefore not exhaustive and may be adapted in line with business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of work experience with 5 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in a healthcare setting, with a focus on categories such as professional services, sales and marketing, operations, facilities, and IT is preferred.
Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance.
Strong understanding of sourcing processes, contract lifecycle management, and supplier governance across diverse indirect spend areas.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner effectively with internal functions such as IT, Legal, HR, Finance, and Marketing.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing complex supplier relationships and high-value contracts.
Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and comfort working with data in Excel; familiarity with analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Strong business acumen with the ability to align sourcing initiatives to broader organizational goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to and influence senior leadership.
Experience working in global or multi-country environments with an understanding of regional procurement dynamics.
Willingness to travel, particularly to visit suppliers.
This position may require up to 30% travel based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with eMarketplace (i.e., Ariba Network) and digital procurement platforms is desirable.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process optimization initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of compliance, sustainability, and supplier diversity programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

Sourcing Lead or support sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, value creation, and supplier performance in specified indirect categories both domestic and international.
Manage RFx processes and supplier negotiations for medium to high complexity sourcing projects.
Proactively engage business partners to understand their requirements and incorporate them into category strategies.
Monitor supply market trends and competitor activity to deliver proactive and innovative sourcing strategies.
Support new product development and business initiatives through effective sourcing of indirect services.
Develop and manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance delivery, risk mitigation, and supplier-enabled innovation.
Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to evaluate performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Cultivate strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and supplier leadership to optimize and diversify the supply base.
Ensure supplier compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and corporate standards.
Develop and support category sourcing strategies for assigned indirect portfolios by assessing business needs, conducting market intelligence, and evaluating suppliers to inform sourcing decisions.
Build and maintain a robust supply network by identifying and developing suppliers through deep market analysis and industry expertise.
Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, approval, administration, and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance while minimizing risk.
Ensure agreements meet business demands and align with the organization’s procurement and business strategies in cooperation with Legal.
Represent procurement in End-to-End Supply Chain initiatives including manufacturing network programs, capacity planning, digital tools adoption, and resiliency efforts.
Lead or support projects within defined spend scope to achieve procurement KPIs.
Support the development and advancement of the Procurement vision in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
Escalate issues and risks that may impact the Global Procurement organization or Supply Chain operations.

Benefits

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.
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