Manager Advanced Therapies Procurement

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, 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 https://www.jnj.com 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 Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Raritan, Titusville, NJ United States - Requisition Number: R-051510 Belgium and Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-052117 Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-052136 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Summary This position will be responsible for management of sourcing activities and suppliers across Cryopreservation Centers, Direct Materials for Lentivirus and CAR-T manufacturing, and Strategic Services for the Advanced Therapies platform. Collaborating closely with Supply Chain Procurement, External manufacturing, planning, quality, MSAT and other key business partners to build new product competence, this role will ensure timely delivery of external partner value and execution in support of pre & post launch Advanced Therapies product and NPI’s. Taking an end-to-end approach across Procurement categories to build and carry-out coordinated project plans, with cost competitiveness, and resilient supply strategies while building vital competencies will be critical success factors. This individual will support identification, development, and implementation of procurement goals and strategy for Advanced Therapies in order to deliver against organizational targets for reliable supply, financial performance, quality, and compliance adherence. They will drive key relationships within the business, support key supplier relationships with the Procurement categories, and identify and develop key capabilities and subject matter expertise associated with new and future-orientated business needs.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required with a preference of study in business or technical/ engineering
A minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated skills in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, Category, and Supplier Management, preferably in the Supply Chain Environment
Strong partner management skills working with cross category, supply chain and other functional partners.
Ability to lead, influence, partner on & shape projects without direct team / authority
Ability to engage, interact and negotiate value enhancing relationships with suppliers
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently move through transitions
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

Nice To Haves

MBA is preferred
Education - CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or other certification
A demonstrated ability to work within a Supply Chain or Procurement Category
Experience in complex team member environment; rich influencing skills; understanding of complexities of Regulated industries
Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing, Materials, and Services
Technical acumen to understand AT manufacturing processes
Strong business and finance competence, a deep understanding of managing for impact with team members
Proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)
The ability to understand and influence team members on differing viewpoints (e.g., cross-functional business leaders, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)

Responsibilities

Lead or supports sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners and build adequate material capacities to support the advanced therapies' business.
Influence business decision-making to deliver ongoing value improvements and drive competitive advantage.
Proactively engages business partners and/or category leaders to identify their needs and incorporate those needs into targeted strategies.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of business needs and external market trends to support the development of robust new product sourcing strategies.
Develop innovative and sustainable solutions to identify and mitigate risk, drive long-term, end-to-end value, and achieve unmet business needs.
Identifies and pursues opportunities to develop supplier capabilities.
Mitigate business risk through the understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory requirements and the use of efficient contracting channels demonstrating standard processes and technology.
Act as procurement authority in support to cross material category specific or cross category initiatives (may include Chemicals, EM, Packaging, Devices, Sterilization, direct and indirect services)
Represent procurement in End-to-End supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and resiliency.

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)).
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