Senior Category Manager, Global MedTech Vision Equipment & Automation

Johnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Category Manager, Global MedTech Vision Equipment & Automation, is responsible for providing category leadership, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management for vision systems, automated inspection equipment, robotics, controls, and manufacturing automation technologies supporting Johnson & Johnson's global MedTech manufacturing network. This highly visible position is accountable for shaping and executing global category strategies that improve speed-to-market, quality, operational excellence, innovation, and total cost of ownership across MedTech operations. The Senior Category Manager serves as the procurement subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturing automation and vision technologies and is responsible for developing strategic supplier partnerships that enable business growth, digital transformation, and manufacturing excellence. This position partners closely with Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), MedTech Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Capital Project Teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps, capacity expansions, and operational priorities. The role also serves as the executive procurement lead and Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for key strategic suppliers, driving supplier performance, innovation, risk management, and long-term value creation across Johnson & Johnson's MedTech portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, engineering, automation, manufacturing technology, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing capital equipment, automation systems, inspection technologies, manufacturing equipment, robotics, controls, or related technical categories.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation technologies, machine vision systems, industrial controls, robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic supplier relationships and executive-level SRM programs.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management skills.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations stakeholders in a complex global environment.
• Experience supporting capital projects, manufacturing network expansions, facility modernization, or new product introduction initiatives preferred.
• Proven success delivering cost savings, productivity improvements, innovation, and risk mitigation through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Excellent project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, global environment.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally as required (approximately 20%).

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies for Vision Systems, Automated Inspection Equipment, Robotics, Controls, Industrial Automation, Digital Manufacturing Technologies, and related engineering services.
• Serve as the Procurement SME for Automation and Vision Equipment, providing strategic guidance to project teams and stakeholders on supplier selection, commercial models, technology capabilities, and market trends.
• Lead strategic sourcing events, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract development for capital equipment, automation systems, and supporting engineering services.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships with key automation and vision equipment suppliers, serving as the executive Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) and driving governance, performance management, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with E&PS, MedTech Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Capital Project teams to support new product introductions, facility expansions, manufacturing modernization, and automation deployment strategies.
• Develop preferred supplier strategies and global framework agreements that improve standardization, scalability, and speed of execution across MedTech manufacturing sites.
• Drive supplier innovation by identifying emerging technologies and collaborating with suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, inspection performance, digitalization, and operational efficiency.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, risk assessments, business continuity planning, and escalation management activities for critical suppliers.
• Identify and deliver procurement value through cost optimization, productivity improvements, process efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain market intelligence on automation, robotics, machine vision, industrial controls, and smart manufacturing technologies, translating insights into category strategies and business recommendations.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams to ensure consistent execution of category strategies across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Embed responsible sourcing, sustainability, quality, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements into supplier selection and category management processes.
• Provide updates and strategic recommendations to senior procurement and business leadership regarding category performance, supplier risks, market developments, and value delivery.

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

What This Job Offers

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