Category Manager

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Category Manager to join our team in New Brunswick NJ.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and strategicCategory Manager to lead and manage the procurement activities for CSS Material and Electronic Systems suppliers. The role will be crucial in driving our procurement strategy optimizing supplier relationships supporting R&D innovation pipeline and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials to support the rapidly growing CSS business units.

This role will oversee a substantial spend ofapproximately $100MM with a significant year-on-year spend increase playing a critical role in supporting EP/NV growth and success.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational expertise business and financial acumen and leadership experience of team management in complex regulated industries such as MedTech and life sciences or regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.

• Supplier Management:Identify evaluate and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.

• Negotiation:Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.

• Cost Management:Monitor and analyze procurement spend implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

• NPD Management: Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make R&D VSL Engineering QA Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy

• Market Analysis:Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.

• Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure compliance with corporate policies ethical standards and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

• Team Leadership:Lead mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Administration or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience with 4 years of procurement experience with a focus on components and raw material suppliers.

• Procurement experience working with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry

• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.

• Ability to engage at the leadership level with both Suppliers and within J&J

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Track record on developing strong team and shaping organization structure

• Strong Credo values

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• Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing new product development sourcing or other sourcing areas

• Professional (APICS ISM Six Sigma) Certification

• Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities

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