Director, Supply Chain Procurement - AT

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

2d•Hybrid

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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 Director, Supply Chain Procurement - Advanced Therapies (AT)! This hybrid position will be located in Raritan or Titusville, New Jersey (USA) or Spring House, Pennsylvania. 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 AT Director is responsible for leading a Procurement organization of 3 resources in support of approximately $200MM (with estimated significant growth over the next 2 years) in spend for Johnson & Johnson Companies. They will be responsible for global External Manufacturing (EM) and Critical Direct Materials and Service suppliers in support of new cell therapy manufacturing and automated manufacturing solutions. This includes responsibility for over 80+ suppliers in support of our next Generation technology solutions, partnering with suppliers that bring unique capabilities to Johnson & Johnson AT's platform. The category and spend are highly sophisticated in nature, requiring a close collaboration with key stakeholders, within the business, from Supply Chain to R&D. Many of the innovative suppliers are early phase growth and require a supplier development mentality to support our scale. The Director will identify, develop, and direct the implementation of Procurement goals and strategy as well as the organization's activities and deliver against targets for financial performance, quality, commercialization scalability and service and compliance adherence.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced (MBA) degree or focused degree preferred in Business, Life Sciences, or related field
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Experience within Supply Chain and/or Procurement
Experience leading projects and/or change management initiatives, with the ability to set strategy direction
Strong business and finance competence
Experience in people leadership/management experience (direct or indirect reports), to effectively lead cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives
Ability to show judgment in developing innovative approaches and resolving issues
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
Ability to effectively influence (with/without direct authority), interpret issues from multiple viewpoints, and understand differing needs of partners (e.g., businesses, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)
Ability to continuously improve the organization

Nice To Haves

Proficient with one or more of the following Procurement skills: supplier management and performance, supplier market analysis, category management, and/or Procurement Excellence
Experience in end-to-end supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and/or resiliency
Experience in Advanced Therapies (i.e., cell/gene therapy)
Experience with technical and research-based contracts, navigating and creating complex contracting templates including specialized agreements with IP and development clauses
Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers and with the supplier community
Proven track record in attracting and developing talent/employees
Experience and proven success in a major change role as both architect and leading implementation
Certifications preferred: CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or PMP/FPX

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing process and develop and implement sourcing strategy, while understanding long range requirements of business partners and engage in strategic planning and partnering to ensure alignment
Develop and lead price and cost initiatives, including preparing and implement RFQs for highly complex sourcing decisions and conducting negotiations with key suppliers
Collaborate directly with CEOs and other supplier leadership to ensure J&J's objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
Conduct top-to-top meetings with key strategic suppliers that include comprehensive supplier performance management and review
Maintain a deep subject matter expertise and an informal understanding of industry/ market dynamics
Advance issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization
Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of efficient approaches and solutions

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.
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
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