Senior Manager, Procurement Network Strategy (US)

Johnson & Johnson•New Brunswick, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement Network Strategy to provide strategic leadership for high-impact initiatives in warehousing and transportation. This role will lead procurement efforts for a key, large-scale project transforming our global distribution network. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in warehousing and transportation procurement, along with strong supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and market engagement skills. This role will be a key enabler to shape a long-term procurement and network strategy that aligns with growth, cost, service, and risk. This role will manage processes with cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple suppliers and stakeholders through complex market engagement processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including the Warehouse Global Category Execution, to negotiate and execute agreements that will shape our distribution network for years to come. The candidate will report to the Director for MedTech Supply Chain Procurement Network Strategy.

Requirements

Experience in warehousing & transportation procurement, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformational projects.
Understanding of Distribution and Warehousing operations and practices.
Strong supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with multiple suppliers.
Experience negotiating complex contracts with 3PLs.
Excellent stakeholder management acumen with strong influencing skills.
Strong leadership presence, and proven ability to coach and build teams.
Strong ability to set strategy direction and align others to it.
Able to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary.
Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues.
Demonstrated success leading market engagement activities such as RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, especially for large, strategic projects.
Experience working with external consultants or leading large, multi-stakeholder market engagement events.
Strong project and change management capabilities.
Strong business and P&L acumen.
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information to senior level stakeholders.
Ability to continuously improve the organization and to effectively challenge the status quo.
Fluent command of English (verbal/written)
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations Research) for strategic and financial leadership.
Professional certifications such as: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management – ISM), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS/ASCM), CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution – APICS/ASCM), LEAN / Six Sigma certification (for process optimization and efficiency).
CRE / CIPS for global procurement expertise.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities to execute strategic projects related to warehousing and transportation, including a major network transformation initiative.
Act as thought partner in network design reviews, and long-range planning.
Drive market engagement activities to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for large-scale network projects.
Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and lead complex RFP events; lead supplier development workshops to build and test future state.
Negotiate contracts with multiple suppliers to secure optimal terms prior to project go-live.
Maintain deep market knowledge of warehousing and transportation procurement landscapes, including industry trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices.
Partner closely with the Warehouse Global Category Execution Team and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and effective relationship management.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution of network strategy initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance regarding the make vs. buy business supplier selection process.
Interface directly with executive leaders of 3PL partners to assure JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost; develop deep supplier relationships with strategic 3PL partners.
Understand operational considerations deeply; identify business needs and partner with DELIVER and BU Source Leaders to drive competitive advantage.
Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
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