Director Procurement, API Category

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .

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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 are searching for the best talent for a Director Procurement API Category to join our team.

This position will be located (onsite/hybrid) at an IMSC hub locations including Titusville New Jersey and Zug Switzerland

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-067216

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-067929

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Summary:

The Director Procurement Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category is responsible for directing end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution for New Product Pipeline and Launch & Grow products. This position will be responsible for delivering high-impact team and organizational goals related to cost efficiency risk management innovation and sustainability that promote J&Js business growth and objectives. As a distinguished subject matter expert and thought leader the successful candidate will partner closely across Supply Chain as well as R&D and other senior partners to advise on sourcing strategies supply base shaping and supplier performance. This role will communicate strategically to highlight initiatives and direct activities of team members responsible for outcomes that support J&Js objectives and IMSC-Procurement strategy while proactively creating a purpose driven environment to align J&Js leadership imperatives with the goals and objectives of the API team.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Embody J&J IMs vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past

• Lead implementation of the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy within supply chain driving high-value opportunity identification and capability uplift across Procurement.

• Guide shape and support execution of category sourcing strategies aligned to short mid and long-term business needs

• Apply intellectual curiosity advanced knowledge of market intelligence and category expertise to continuously find opportunities for value creation and ensure a proactive sourcing approach

• Define and communicate a prioritized roadmap of sourcing projects and ensure timely delivery against business requirements

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Lead and direct strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure performance innovation and continuous improvement

• Support on supplier selection and due diligence processes work with Supply Chain teams to enable smooth onboarding and ongoing performance management

• Secure commercial agreements and contracts that balance value risk and business continuity

• Drive collaborative initiatives with suppliers to identify solutions for cost reduction quality improvement and process efficiency

• Guide category contract lifecycle activities ensuring alignment with business needs timely execution and approval governance.

Partner Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as Procurements representative and lead as applicable in cross-functional category and project forums

• Partner across Supply Chain functions and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness

• Collaborate closely with partners to translate business demand into category sourcing plans defining prioritization and guiding on timelines and risks

• Sponsor sustainable Procurement and supplier diversity initiatives across the category

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Recommend and report on cost effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products

• Direct cost avoidance and cashflow improvements through guidance on negotiation strategies payment terms optimization and commercial levers

• Ensure accurate Procurement forecasting budgeting and alignment with the financial business cycles

Risk Resiliency & Compliance

• Proactively identify commercial supply quality and regulatory risks. Provide guidance on development and maintenance of continuity plans

• Ensure sourcing activities meet relevant regulatory quality and compliance requirements

• Raise critical issues promptly and coordinate mitigation actions with cross-functional partners

Data Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Drive category engagement with Procurement systems and analytical tools to drive category insights reporting and decision making

• Promote use of digital tools and apply sophisticated knowledge coaching on automation opportunities

• Analyze and communicate management level data to enable continuous improvement in supplier performance and sourcing outcomes

Innovation

• Translate business and category needs into supplier innovation projects.

• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives at Platform leadership level.

• Advise and support projects through commercialization ensuring qualification and verification.

• Partner cross-functionally (ex. Quality R&D and EM) to ensure appropriate representation throughout project phases. .

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field. MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred

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Required:

• Minimum 10 years of Procurement / category management experience (pharmaceuticals FMCG and / or chemical-engineering experience preferred)

• Shown success in development of sourcing strategy supplier management and contract negotiation

• Proven knowledge and proficiency in procurement analytics tools

• Familiarity with emerging digital/AI tools

• Proven track record to influence cross-functional partners and present to senior leadersfunctional sponsors

Preferred:

• Results oriented accountable dedicated and action-oriented

• Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners

• Strong communication skills with proven ability to translate business needs into priority initiatives

• Ability to lead others through consultation mentoring and teamwork to build capabilities and development plans

• Skilled in coaching and mentoring talent at multiple levels including succession planning and development of future procurement and category leaders.

• Creative approach; Agile and adaptable in a fastmoving environment

• High standards for confidentiality and adherence to procurement governance

• Customer focused with a mindset for innovation and continuous improvement

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• Up to 20% domestic and international travel

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