Manager, Packaging
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Manager, Supply Chain Procurement, Packaging within the MedTech Procurement Team. This position will be located in Raritan, NJ. Position Summary The Manager, Packaging Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and category strategies across assigned selected packaging sub-categories. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing) to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, compliance, and innovation delivery. Scope of Role Sourcing & Execution Lead sourcing initiatives to identify optimal supplier partners and deliver cost, quality, and service improvements Conduct spend analysis and leverage market intelligence Execute RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection Drive productivity, cost reduction, and inflation mitigation Category Strategy Support development and execution of category strategies Provide insights into market trends and supplier capabilities Contribute to material and supplier strategy decisions Supplier Management Manage global supplier relationships to ensure performance Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives Identify and mitigate supply risks Contracting Negotiate and implement contracts aligned with procurement strategy Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations Represent procurement in cross-functional initiatives Process & Governance Contribute to procurement processes and policies Support adoption of tools and best practices Key Deliverables / KPIs Cost savings and inflation mitigation Supplier performance Contract coverage Strategy deployment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–7 years procurement experience
- Strong procurement fundamentals and negotiation experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- English proficiency required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in packaging procurement or direct materials
- Experience in healthcare or regulated industries
- Knowledge of packaging materials and regulations
- Advanced degree preferred
- SAP/ERP familiarity
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives to identify optimal supplier partners and deliver cost, quality, and service improvements
- Conduct spend analysis and leverage market intelligence
- Execute RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection
- Drive productivity, cost reduction, and inflation mitigation
- Support development and execution of category strategies
- Provide insights into market trends and supplier capabilities
- Contribute to material and supplier strategy decisions
- Manage global supplier relationships to ensure performance
- Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives
- Identify and mitigate supply risks
- Negotiate and implement contracts aligned with procurement strategy
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations
- Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Represent procurement in cross-functional initiatives
- Contribute to procurement processes and policies
- Support adoption of tools and best practices
Benefits
- Our Credo guides our commitment to employees, fostering an inclusive work environment where each person is considered an individual.
- Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees and recognition of their merit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
