Senior Category Manager

Johnson & Johnson • Brunswick, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Category Manager to join our team in New Brunswick, NJ. This role will lead and manage the procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular (EPNV) component and commodity suppliers. The role will be crucial in driving our procurement strategy, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting the R&D innovation pipeline, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials and components to support the rapidly growing EPNV business units. This role will oversee a substantial spend of approximately $200MM, with a significant year-on-year spend increase, playing a critical role in supporting EPNV growth and success. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational expertise, business and financial acumen, and leadership experience of team management in complex, regulated industries such as MedTech and life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience, with 5 years of procurement experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers and products related to Electrophysiology in industry.
• Commodity Strategy development and management experience related to Electrophysiology industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
• Ability to engage at the leadership level with both Suppliers and within J&J.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Track record on developing strong team and shaping organization structure.
• Strong Credo values.

Nice To Haves

• Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing or other sourcing areas.
• Professional (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EPNV strategy.
• Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 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