Manager New Product Development Sourcing

Johnson & Johnson • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we’re pioneering smarter, less invasive, and personalized treatments to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Your talents will help shape the future of healthcare. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics preferred)
• Proven experience negotiating procurement agreements in partnership with Legal
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, sharing knowledge and providing clear project updates (NPD experience preferred)
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%)

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred
• PMP or FPX certification preferred
• Experience in medical device or healthcare industry
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s)
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
• Experience applying process excellence and Six Sigma methodologies
• Less than 20% domestic travel

Responsibilities

• Lead business stakeholder engagement with NPD and R&D teams to drive supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification across categories including: Instruments, cases/trays, electrical components, plastics, metals, chemicals, packaging, external manufacturing, biologics, and select services
• Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously across businesses, categories, and geographies
• Ensure compliance with franchise Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including approval of all associated documentation
• Partner with category procurement teams and R&D leadership to identify unmet needs and execute sourcing strategies aligned to the franchise technology roadmap
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable commercial terms while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
• Transition stabilized products, suppliers, and contracts to base business and category teams
• Lead SOURCE due diligence and provide transaction support for business development activities, including product supply, distribution, and acquisitions
• Drive early supplier engagement during product development to optimize cost, quality, innovation, and supply reliability
• Identify and develop strategic supplier capabilities to support future technology and innovation needs

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: Manager