Lead, Cost Engineering & Design-to-Value – Hybrid

7555-Janssen Pharmaceutica NV Legal Entity; Geel; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson in Beerse, Belgium, invites applications for a Manager, Procurement Cost Engineering/Design to Value (DTV). The role leads a team of engineers, develops cost-modeling benchmarks, and informs negotiations across Supply Chain Procurement. It is an onsite/hybrid position with global scope in innovative medicine and packaging.

You will collaborate with MSAT and PES, build cost structures, and deliver training on should-cost principles, with occasional travel (<10%).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, procurement, cost engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological sciences, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing precision plastics and/or packaging, preferably pharma or medical devices.
• Experience specifying, purchasing, validating/commissioning, and supporting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of clean room operations and utility systems in support of manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a technical team, manage priorities, and influence stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead cost-modeling pipeline with procurement leadership to align with business needs.
• Direct a team of engineers to onboard, train, and prioritize work.
• Collaborate with MSAT and PES to obtain material and process specifications for should-cost modeling.
• Translate inputs into cost-modeling requirements and review reports for teams.
• Develop cost-gap analyses to identify negotiation opportunities and improvements.
• Support supplier relationship managers with price increase analyses and contract terms.
• Design supplier questionnaires and cost-transparency templates for market engagement events.
• Develop and refine material/product cost structures for budgeting and forecasting.
• Equip category teams with cost insights for negotiations and decision-making.
• Deliver training on should-cost principles and supplier financial analysis.
• Perform related duties and maintain compliance with company policies.

Connaissances

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Project management

Influence

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Cost-modeling platforms

RFx Management

Description du poste

Johnson & Johnson in Beerse, Belgium, invites applications for a Manager, Procurement Cost Engineering/Design to Value (DTV). The role leads a team of engineers, develops cost-modeling benchmarks, and informs negotiations across Supply Chain Procurement. It is an onsite/hybrid position with global scope in innovative medicine and packaging.

You will collaborate with MSAT and PES, build cost structures, and deliver training on should-cost principles, with occasional travel (<10%).