Director, Procurement - Biologics Category

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Hopewell Township, NJ

4d • $150,000 - $258,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Director for the Biologics Category will be responsible for leading end-to-end Biologics raw material procurement strategy and execution for New Product Pipeline and Launch & Grow products. The Director will deliver high-impact team and organizational goals related to cost efficiency, risk management, innovation, and sustainability in support of J&J’s business growth and objectives. As an inspiring procurement leader and subject matter expert, this role will partner closely across Supply Chain functions, as well as R&D and other senior stakeholders, to advise on sourcing decisions, supply base shaping, and supplier performance. The Director will provide strategic direction and communicate priorities across the organization while directing the activities of team members responsible for outcomes that support the IMSC Procurement strategy and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment aligned with the goals and objectives of the Biologics team.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated Procurement / Category Management experience
• Proven success in development of sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in procurement analytics tools (e.g., e-sourcing or contracting tools, etc.)
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate business needs into strategic priorities to senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Proven ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships and lead through consultation and mentoring
• Creative and adaptable in identifying solutions, managing complexity, and responding to changing business needs
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices, confidentiality, and procurement governance requirements
• Proven ability to anticipate customer needs, identify opportunities, and drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting complex supply chains, or direct material procurement categories
• Familiarity with emerging digital/AI tools

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the IMSC Procurement strategy by applying market intelligence and category expertise to identify high-value opportunities, drive value creation, and strengthen procurement capabilities
• Advise and support category sourcing strategies aligned to short-, mid-, and long-term business priorities while defining and delivering a prioritized sourcing roadmap
• Lead strategic and collaborative supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, continuous improvement, and value through cost, quality, and efficiency initiatives
• Advise supplier selection, due diligence, onboarding, performance management, and contract lifecycle activities while ensuring business alignment and governance compliance
• Shape the future supply chain for upcoming nodes in the network
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that balance value, risk, and business continuity
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional forums while partnering with stakeholders to translate business demand into sourcing plans, priorities, timelines, and risk assessments
• Partner across Supply Chain functions and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness
• Sponsor sustainable Procurement and supplier diversity initiatives across the category
• Drive commercial value through cost-effective sourcing strategies, cost avoidance initiatives, cash-flow improvement opportunities, and negotiation optimization
• Ensure accurate Procurement forecasting, budgeting and alignment with the financial business cycles
• Proactively identify commercial, supply, quality and regulatory risks. Advise on development and maintenance of continuity plans
• Ensure sourcing activities meet relevant regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements
• Raise critical issues promptly and coordinate mitigation actions with stakeholders
• Leverage Procurement systems, analytics, and reporting to generate actionable insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance
• Promote adoption of digital tools and identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and business outcomes
• Translate business and category needs into supplier innovation projects and partner cross-functionally to advance initiatives through key project phases
• Represent Procurement in Platform-level innovation initiatives and advise projects through commercialization

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
• 10 days 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: Director