Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader will direct the end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. This role will lead a team of four with focus on delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category leader and subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager, Chemical Category Lead will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define category sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance. This role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools.
• Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
• Project management experience.
• Results‑oriented, accountable, and action‑driven.
• Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners.
• Ability to lead others through consultation, mentoring, and collaboration to build capabilities and development plans.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.
• High ethical standards and governance alignment.
• Customer‑focused with a mindset for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
• Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
• Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
• Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.
• Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
• Manage and coach supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities within the Chemicals team and with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
• Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).
• Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Coach, Develop, and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
• Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 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
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior