Sr Manager, Procurement Categories

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations maybe considered at Raritan, NJ (USA); West Chester, PA (USA); Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA); Raynham, MA (USA): or Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Ireland. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the procurement strategy for the Business Services and IT categories as well as Business Engagement across International Markets. Operating in a complex, matrixed global environment, the role has a key accountability for Business Engagement, and ensuring Procurement strategy is executed across Internal markets. The Business Engagement responsibility entails a close partnership. They will deliver cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable DPS’s business growth. Applying their category subject matter expertise, they will partner closely with key business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships. Determine the business needs in the categories and devise Procurement strategies to advance those priorities. Identify industry trends that Procurement must build into its category strategies to ensure sustainable relevance to the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required
A minimum of 8 years of working experience in procurement or a related discipline is required
Comprehensive knowledge of business, professional and IT services industry is required
Experience in Procurement and/or Category Management.
Experience developing category strategies or multi‑year sourcing roadmaps.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and risk trade‑offs.
Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, competitive bidding and complex contract negotiation
Proficiency in Excel, with strong advanced analytics skills to analyze insights, spend, or supplier performance evaluation.
Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools
Strong presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence business partners.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional sourcing initiatives/projects.
Leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills are required
Travel up to 10% domestic & international may be required
Strong business acumen – the ability to understand challenges through the eyes of the business leaders
Influencing skills – the ability to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal
Strong leadership and collaboration skills at the senior executive level, as well as with peers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently present complex information to senior executives
Demonstrated learning agility, and the ability to improve both yourself and the people around you

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
Experience in related industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in standing up a team and leading teams through organizational transformation is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development of category strategies to establish a world class organization and supply base that the Depuy Synthes Company can leverage to create a competitive advantage
Align category strategies with the company strategy and goals
Deliver financial, service, and innovation targets
Steward financial policy and responsible supplier and procurement standards
Leverage and maximize fit for purpose procurement process solutions, including the utilization of world class digital solutions, use of business process outsourcing, and deployment of internal resources
Engage with executive leadership in key supplier relationships
Cultivate a culture of inclusion, learning and engagement
Benchmark industry best practices and continuously advance procurement capabilities
Lead major strategic negotiations for owned categories on behalf of the business
Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
Use procurement systems and analytics to generate insights and drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.

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