Senior Manager, Procurement External Manufacturing

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The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category. They will deliver cost efficiency quality innovation and sustainability outcomes that enable J&Js business growth. Applying their category subject matter expertise they will partner closely with Supply Chain (SC) Quality R&D Legal Finance and other business partners to define sourcing strategies shape the supply base and drive supplier relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Deploy and maintain category sourcing strategies and a prioritized roadmap of initiatives aligned with short mid and longterm business needs

• Leverage market intelligence & category expertise to assess industry trends identify valuecreation opportunities and proactively address supply and cost risks

• Lead or coordinate large sophisticated procurement projects aligned with the strategy

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Select onboard and manage strategic suppliers while partnering to drive performance innovation and opportunities for cost reductions and quality and process improvements

• Lead the negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts (balancing value risk and business continuity) throughout their lifecycle (including renewals and amendments) and in partnership with Legal

Team Member Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as procurements representative in crossfunctional category and project forums

• Partner with crossfunctional teams (SC Quality Regulatory R&D etc.) to translate business requirements into sourcing plans and enable product launches and operational readiness.

• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Deliver costeffective sourcing solutions across existing and new products

• Drive cost avoidance and cashflow improvements through negotiation strategies

• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP Cash Cost Avoidance Inflation etc.) and 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

Data Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Promote digital tools and automation opportunities

• Use procurement systems and analytics to generate insights and drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance

Innovation

• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects and lead projects through commercialization ensuring qualification and verification and appropriate representation from Quality R&D and Procurement throughout project phases

• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally

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EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelors/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced (MBA) degree or focused degree preferred in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field

• Certifications preferred: CIPS CPSM APICS (CPIM CLTD or CSCP) CPP CPM or PMP/FPX

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience

• Experience in Procurement and/or Category Management

• Experience in sourcing strategy supplier management and contract negotiation

• Proficiency in Excel with strong 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 crossfunctional sourcing initiatives/projects

Preferred:

• Experience developing category strategies or multiyear sourcing roadmaps

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost drivers market dynamics and risk tradeoffs

• Experience managing strategic or highrisk suppliers including performance and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity with agility prioritize effectively and drive outcomes in a fast paced complex environment

• Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing Materials and Services

• Pharmaceutical Life Science or equivalent industry experience

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• May require up to 20% domestic and international travel

• Requires the ability through our flexible work policy to work on-site a minimum of three days each week with the option for two remote workdays each week

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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