Purchasing Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Milpitas, CA

1d•$121,000 - $209,300•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is hiring a Purchasing Manager in Milpitas, California. The role leads the daily execution and continuous improvement of purchasing operations for J&J Vision Surgical Equipment. The manager develops a high-performing buying team, strengthens supplier performance, and ensures materials are available to support reliable production while meeting quality, compliance, cost, and inventory expectations. The position influences continuity of supply and operational performance by anticipating shortages, accelerating mitigation plans, improving supplier reliability, and strengthening purchasing controls. The manager partners with global suppliers and cross-functional leaders to address complex supply challenges, sets team priorities, coaches buyers, standardizes work, and uses performance indicators to support timely decisions and sustainable improvement. The role applies Lean thinking, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement to purchasing processes. The role may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or university degree required.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Ability to develop, coach, and lead a team of buyers and team leads in executing strategies and achieving departmental and company goals.
Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral forms, making complex matters clear and compelling to all levels of the organization.
Ability to drive and apply continuous process-improvement tools and improvements to large, complex projects.
Proficient user of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

MA/MBA.
Experience with APO/SNP and advanced planning systems such as OMP.
Ability to build collaborative teams and relationships and lead cross-functional or virtual teams where required.
Ability to influence Director and VP levels within the organization and in a matrix environment.
Working knowledge of financial processes.
Strong organization and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Green Belt Six Sigma certification and supply chain certification (APICS/IBF).

Responsibilities

Oversee daily departmental operations and personnel while building and sustaining a high-performing team.
Lead monthly S&OP reviews with strategic suppliers to align priorities, performance, and actions.
Balance buyer workloads to ensure effective coverage and flexibility for additional project needs.
Standardize work practices and cross-train team members to strengthen capability and business continuity.
Ensure supplier invoice discrepancies are resolved promptly to prevent credit holds.
Track and escalate material shortages and ensure timely mitigation plans are in place to prevent production disruptions.
Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage and improve purchasing KPIs, including supplier OTIF, raw material safety stock attainment, purchase order confirmations, invoice discrepancy resolution time, excess and obsolete inventory reduction, and RTS processing time.
Ensure purchasing master data—including lead times, pricing, and order parameters—is accurate and maintained in the ERP system.
Establish and maintain effective supplier communication to foster strong, collaborative relationships.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts specified for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
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, or foster care of a child.
Bereavement Leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.