Warehousing Procurement Manager

Johnson & Johnson; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Manager, External Warehousing Procurement in Zug, Switzerland. The role sits within the Global MedTech External Warehousing Procurement Team and focuses on end-to-end sourcing, contract execution, and supplier performance across warehousing services.

The successful candidate will lead negotiations, implement COE procurement practices, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize cost, service, and compliance in a multinational setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience is required.
• Prior work experience in a Logistics, Procurement or Sourcing environment with thorough understanding of logistics operations – both warehousing and transportation services is required.
• Knowledge of healthcare and/or logistics industry / logistics service providers is preferred.
• Strong Leadership, Influencing, Collaboration and Communication/Presentation skills are required. Ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate coordination of large matrixed and/or virtual teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex warehousing contracts with sophisticated pricing structures, including labor-based, activity-based, fixed/variable, and productivity-linked commercial models.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and operational cost drivers, including labor planning, productivity measurements, storage utilization, inventory handling, and value-added services.
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including financial modelling, should-cost analysis, and evaluation of warehousing pricing proposals. Highly proficient in Excel/Knowledge or Sourcing Tools .
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) with excellent communication & negotiation skills (written & verbal).

Aufgaben

• Execute end-to-end sourcing and RFP activities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.
• Execute negotiations and contract implementation, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards.
• Apply and reinforce standardized procurement practices (COE), ensuring consistent execution of sourcing processes, governance, and tools across engagements.
• Lead and partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to align on requirements, scope, and pricing structures.
• Own supplier performance management, including KPI tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement (QBRs/MBRs).
• Drive visibility and tracking of sourcing pipeline, priorities, and timelines, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
• Deliver cost improvement projects (CIP) and maintain reporting discipline.
• Maintain deep market intelligence on supplier landscapes and drive innovation/ continuous improvement across service, cost-to-serve, and compliance (e.g., visibility, exception management, standardized controls).
• Apply standard sourcing and contracting processes, including use of templates, tools, and governance checkpoints.
• Identify and elevate risks, constraints, and capacity gaps, supporting mitigation actions to ensure continuity

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Influencing

Collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Financial modelling

Advanced analytics

Excel

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Sourcing tools

Jobbeschreibung

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through 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 humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

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:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Manager, External Warehousing Procurement in Zug, Switzerland.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and Med Tech, 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 humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Within the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain Procurement organization, the Global MedTech External Warehousing Procurement Team is responsible for building and implementing logistics solutions that develop a world-class network of best-value suppliers meeting J&J business needs of supply quality and reliability, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and access to technology and innovation to fuel superior growth.

The Manager, External Warehousing Procurement supports execution of category strategies, sourcing events, and supplier management across External Warehousing. This role works closely with Senior Managers/Directors and cross-functional partners to deliver cost, service, and compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end sourcing and RFP activities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.

• Execute negotiations and contract implementation, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards.

• Apply and reinforce standardized procurement practices (COE), ensuring consistent execution of sourcing processes, governance, and tools across engagements.

• Lead and partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to align on requirements, scope, and pricing structures.

• Own supplier performance management, including KPI tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement (QBRs/MBRs).

• Drive visibility and tracking of sourcing pipeline, priorities, and timelines, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

• Deliver cost improvement projects (CIP) and maintain reporting discipline.

• Maintain deep market intelligence on supplier landscapes and drive innovation/ continuous improvement across service, cost-to-serve, and compliance (e.g., visibility, exception management, standardized controls).

• Apply standard sourcing and contracting processes, including use of templates, tools, and governance checkpoints.

• Identify and elevate risks, constraints, and capacity gaps, supporting mitigation actions to ensure continuity

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience is required.

• Prior work experience in a Logistics, Procurement or Sourcing environment with thorough understanding of logistics operations – both warehousing and transportation services is required.

• Knowledge of healthcare and/or logistics industry / logistics service providers is preferred.

• Strong Leadership, Influencing, Collaboration and Communication/Presentation skills are required. Ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate coordination of large matrixed and/or virtual teams.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex warehousing contracts with sophisticated pricing structures, including labor-based, activity-based, fixed/variable, and productivity-linked commercial models.

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and operational cost drivers, including labor planning, productivity measurements, storage utilization, inventory handling, and value-added services.

• Advanced analytical capabilities, including financial modelling, should-cost analysis, and evaluation of warehousing pricing proposals. Highly proficient in Excel/Knowledge or Sourcing Tools .

• Fluent in English (written & spoken) with excellent communication & negotiation skills (written & verbal).

Compensation (Belgium Market Reference)

For candidates hired in Belgium, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is EUR 79,800 to EUR 159,600. Individual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and may vary for candidates hired in other countries.

Join Johnson & Johnson and play a key role in shaping a resilient, innovative, and high-performing global logistics network that helps deliver healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.

Preferred Skills

Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Consulting, Cost Management, Due Diligence, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, RFx Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection