Senior Manager API Category
Zug - Switzerland
Job Summary
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 .
As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Strategic SourcingJob Category:
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Latina Italy Zug SwitzerlandJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson
Sr. Manager Procurement Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement
Position Summary
The Senior Manager Procurement Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category leads end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver against high-impact opportunities in the areas of cost efficiency supplier quality innovation and sustainability that enable J&Js business growth. Serving as the category subjectmatter expert the Senior Manager - API partners closely with External Manufacturing Quality R&D Legal Finance and additional stakeholders to define sourcing strategies shape the supply base and drive supplier performance.
Procurement Strategy & Execution
Support J&J IMs vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving high-value opportunity identification and capability uplift.
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short- mid- and long-term business needs.
Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends identify valuecreation opportunities and proactively address supply and cost risks.
Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.
Lead or coordinate large complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.
Supplier Management & Contracting
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance innovation and improvement.
Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value risk and continuity.
Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions quality improvements and process efficiencies.
Oversee contract lifecycle activities with Legal including renewals and amendments.
Stakeholder Engagement & CrossFunctional Collaboration
Represent Procurement in crossfunctional category and project forums.
Partner with Supply Chain Quality Regulatory and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
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.
Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP Cash Cost Avoidance Inflation etc.).
Risk Resiliency & Compliance
Identify commercial supply quality and regulatory risks.
Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
Data Tools & Continuous Improvement
Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
Innovation
Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
Lead projects through commercialization ensuring qualification and verification.
Ensure appropriate representation from Quality R&D and Procurement throughout project phases.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
Expertise in sourcing strategy supplier management and contract negotiation.
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
Familiarity with digital and AI Procurement tools.
Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
Project management experience.
Leadership Behaviors & Competencies
Resultsoriented accountable self-driven and actionorientated.
Collaborative relationshipbuilder.
Creative mindset; Agile and adaptable in a fastmoving environment.
High ethical standards and governance alignment.
Customerfocused with a mindset for innovation.
Travel Requirement
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should be prepared to operate in a global crossfunctional environment and uphold the companys Credo and values.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Data Analysis Business Savvy Category Management Strategy Consulting Cost Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Facilitation Market Savvy Negotiation Organizing RFx Management Risk Management Spend Analysis Strategic Sourcing Supplier Collaboration Team Management Technical Credibility Vendor Management Vendor SelectionRequired Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more