Manager Supply Chain Procurement

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, NJ

About The Position

MedTech Global Supply Chain organization, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Manager Supply Chain Procurement, primarily located on Raritan, NJ. with consideration of other J&J offices. 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): Ireland - Requisition Number: R-054629 Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. The Manager Supply Chain Procurement will be responsible for maintaining key relationships of raw material suppliers to MedTech. This individual will identify, develop, and direct the relationship, development and implementation of the supplier strategies as outlined by Category Leads. They will plan, direct, and deliver against targets for financial performance, supply reliability across quality & service, and compliance adherence.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree or equivalent degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, or a Science.
A minimum of 5 years of Procurement experience or multiple disciplines of Supply Chain, including External Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution and / or related field.
Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing and Supplier Management experience required)
Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), influencing and collaboration skills are required; Individual must be a self-starter with the ability to respond independently to complex problems.
Must be comfortable communicating across functional levels.
Must have strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical aptitude.
Ability to show strategic thinking is required.
Project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects, are required.
Business and general financial acumen are required.
Negotiation experience
This position will require up to 10-15% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

MBA is preferred.
Medical Device industry experience
CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, Process Excellence/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification
Experience with Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies

Responsibilities

Sourcing Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners, Influence decisions, delivering on-going value improvements while driving competitive advantage.
Develop spend analysis and gather market intelligence in alignment with business goals.
Identify emerging needs within a specific area of focus and develop the vision, strategy and implementation plan that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for J&J
Support the development and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community.
Develop and lead price and cost initiatives; Prepare and execute RFQs for medium to high complexity sourcing decisions; Conduct negotiations with suppliers.
Interface with supplier leadership to assure alignment of J&J’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost; Conduct additional negotiations, if required
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments.
Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.
Develop and/or support the category sourcing strategy for the defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market intelligence, Supplier evaluations and sourcing choices.
Proactively engage business partners and/or Business Engagement Leads to identify needs and incorporate those needs into sub-category strategies.
Understand long range requirements of business partners and engage in strategic planning and partnering to ensure alignment; Develop and execute sourcing strategy.
Develop and manage supplier partnerships to drive performance delivery, risk mitigation, and value through supplier enabled innovation.
Cultivate and use strategic relationships with key business partners (e.g., Internal partners, supplier leadership) to shape, optimize, and diversify the supply base.
Develop innovative and sustainable solutions to identify and mitigate risk, drive long-term, end-to-end value, and achieve unmet business needs.
Identify and pursue opportunities to develop supplier capabilities.
Conduct Business Review meetings with suppliers that include holistic supplier performance management and review.
Use procurement expertise and global business understanding to monitor the negotiation and execution of contracts.
Ensure that agreements and the manner they are performed meet business demands of all collaborators and are aligned with the organization’s overall procurement and business strategy.
Represent procurement in End-to-End Supply Chain initiatives of the manufacturing network, digital tools/technology adoption, and resiliency.

Benefits

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.
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