Senior Manager, Procurement — External Manufacturing

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way! Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Procurement — External Manufacturing to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Position Summary The Senior Manager, Procurement — External Manufacturing leads the end-to-end procurement strategy for the category. This role delivers cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. This role will be the category subject‑matter expert, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.

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 business partner influence and presentation skills.
• Project management experience.
• Results‑oriented, accountable, and action‑driven.
• Collaborative relationship‑builder.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast paced environment.
• High ethical standards and governance alignment.
• Customer‑focused with a mentality for innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Analytics
• Business Data Analysis
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Contract Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Market Savvy
• Mentorship
• Negotiation
• Organizing
• Performance Measurement
• Process Improvements
• Relationship Building
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Supplier Collaboration
• Sustainable Procurement
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Selection

Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Execution 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 implement category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
• Leverage market intelligence & category expertise 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 timelines.
• Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with the strategy.
• Supplier Management & Contracting Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate within Supply Chain teams for onboarding and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and business continuity.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Be responsible for contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Act as procurement's representative in cross‑functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Translate business partner requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Financial Management & Commercial Impact Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
• Risk, Resiliency & Compliance Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Raise critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
• Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement 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.
• Innovation Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification, ensuring appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days 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: Mid Level