[Procurement]Category Manager
[Procurement]Category Manager
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23-08-2025
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Job Description
COMPETENCIES:
CONNECT. Develop deep insights into the needs of our patients customers markets and communities.
Cultivate external relationships and partnerships
Be insight-driven to uncover unmet needs
Forge internal collaboration across all levels of the enterprise
SHAPE. Drive innovation; anticipate and shape industry and market changes to advance health care globally.
Translate insights into viable products and solutions that create value
Challenge the status-quo; lead and adapt to change
Take and manage risks
LEAD. Create an environment where leadership and talent development is top priority.
Take ownership for talent acquisition performance and development of self and others
Maximize the power of diversity and inclusion
Engage in transparent and constructive conversations
DELIVER. Drive results by inspiring and mobilizing people and teams.
Empower people to act with speed agility and accountability
Demonstrate a global and enterprise-wide mindset
Balance short and long-term strategic choices
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Report to Senior Manager R&D Procurement
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/INTERFACES:
Will interface with various cross-level cross-functional (Legal Risk Management HR Finance etc.) cross-region cross-sector cross-Department and cross-Therapeutic Area team members as well as across groups within Procurement.
Significant interactions with external supplier environment; may manage relationships with senior management of incumbent and non-incumbent suppliers.
May serve as site lead or site key point of contact.
Interacts with External Alliances and other supplier management groups when appropriate.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education Required: BA/BS; Education Preferred: Advanced Degree (MBA other Master-level degree)
Minimum 9 years business experience
Prior successful supervisory/people management experience desirable.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) desirable.
Experience in the R&D category-related areas (e.g. pharmaceutical industry drug development etc.) desirable.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides end-to-end category management support to the business including responsibility for the vision strategy and implementation for a specific subcategory or commodity within the Enterprise-wide J&J R&D category that will effectively meet the needs of the business and deliver the maximum value for J&J. This includes business engagement contracting sourcing supplier management requisition to pay activities and Procurement strategy & enablement activities.
This role may provide primary category oversight for medium complexity R&D sub-categories or commodities (as defined by business risk total spend criticality to business maturity etc.) or provide general support to R&D sub-categories or commodities of greater complexity. This role may serve as a Global Supplier Relationship Manager (GSRM) as necessary.
This role may provide primary supplier management leadership for middle criticality suppliers (as defined by J&J tier of oversight incorporating business risk total spend criticality to business maturity etc.) or provide supplier management support for suppliers of a higher tier.
This role may be in any subgroup within Johnson & Johnson R&D Procurement supporting any of the R&D sub-categories (Development Category).
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Engagement. Managing the needs and expectations of the Business to drive satisfaction while ensuring compliance to procurement standards and alignment with procurement strategies. Sub-processes: Stakeholder Engagement New Product Opportunities Demand Signal Management Requirements & Specifications Gathering Strategy Execution/Category Integration. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Category Strategy. The vision strategy and implementation plan for a specific category of spend that will effectively meet the needs of the Business and deliver the maximum value for J&J. Sub-processes: Demand Analysis Supply Market Assessment Commodity Inflation Management Category Strategy Development Category Strategy Implementation. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Sourcing. A disciplined approach for reducing total costs of externally purchased materials goods and services and improving levels of quality service and value to the Business. Sub-processes: Sourcing Strategy & Approach to Market Sourcing Documentation Creation Sourcing Event Execution Negotiation & Supplier Selection Sourcing Implementation. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Contracting. Systematically and efficiently managing contract creation approval administration and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance and minimize risk. Sub-processes: Legal Finance IT HR Tax interface Contracts Creation Contracts Approval Contract Administration Contract Management & Compliance. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Supplier Management. Managing the interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services to J&J including relationship building data review and analysis performance management and development and improvement. Sub-processes: Supplier Segmentation Engagement & Governance Supplier Performance Management Conduct Business Reviews Supplier Risk Management Supplier Change Management Supplier Development / Improvement Supply Base Optimization. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Requisition to Pay. Integrated business process for creating requisitions executing tactical buying creating purchase orders invoice receipt and payment processing. Sub-processes: Requisitioning PO Creation Goods Receipt Invoice Processing Payment Supplier Issue Resolution/Help Desk Cash Flow Optimization Tactical Buying. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Procurement Strategy & Enablement. Develop and maintain the strategic direction for the Procurement function ensure alignment to strategic goals and standards develop and manage our people and effectively manage the enabling tools and technology required across the function. Sub-processes: Procurement Strategy Process & Policies Management Compliance & Risk Management Procurement Performance Management Systems & Data Management Reporting & Analytics Communications & Change Management Project Management & PMO Talent & Organization Management Training Knowledge Management and Market Intelligence. Percentage allocation of sub-processes within this area may vary depending on business requirements.
Other. For example administrative support.
DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING:
Implements and administers standard Procurement policies and processes for multiple departments/geographic area client groups or functional projects.
Has autonomy and authority to make decisions for his/her unit and activities under his/her responsibility. Exercises judgment independently within scope to develop new approaches and resolve issues.
Communicates clearly concisely and effectively; is results-oriented and customer-focused.
Sets priorities allocates resources. Prioritizes requests and proposes effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary.
Has leadership skills needed to manage teams and influence others.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
Department / Functional Area
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