Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Hopewell Township, NJ

7d • $122,000 - $208,250 • 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.

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.

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
• 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