Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing

Biopharma Careers; Zug; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Procurement, External Manufacturing in Zug, Switzerland. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, select suppliers, and drive cost efficiency across the portfolio while coordinating with QA, R&D, Legal and Finance to enable product launches and supply readiness.

The role requires at least 6 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years of procurement experience, inside or outside procurement.
• Proven data analytics, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and decisions.
• Strong planning and organization capabilities; excellent communication.
• Familiarity with digital and AI tools used in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for External Manufacturing category.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, QA, R&D, Legal, Finance).
• Drive cost avoidance, supplier diversity, and risk mitigation.
• Use data and analytics to guide decision making and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation & relationship management

Project management

Decision making

Planning & organization

Presentation & communication

Familiarity with digital & AI tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry, Chemical Eng, Pharma Sci, Biological Sci, SCM or equivalent)

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

# Sourcing Manager External ManufacturingZug, Switzerland Full timeProcurement ManagerNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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:**Category**Job Category:**Professional**All Job Posting Locations:**Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Zug, Switzerland**Job Description:****A preferred candidate has been identified for this role**Manager External Manufacturing Category**Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement****Position Summary**The Manager, Procurement, External Manufacturing supports the end-to-end procurement strategy for the category. This role delivers cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category subject‐matter expert, the Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to contribute to sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.**Procurement Strategy & Execution**• Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.• Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy through opportunities identified in your scope and contributing to uplifting capabilities.• Contribute and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs for assigned portfolio.• Leverage market intelligence & category expertise to assess industry trends, identify value‐creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.• Lead and coordinate medium complexity procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.**Supplier Management & Contracting**• Build and maintain strong relationships with in-scope suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.• Manage supplier selection sourcing processes and due diligence• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and business continuity.• Partner with suppliers and internally to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.• Manage portfolio level contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.**Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‐Functional Collaboration**• Participate in cross‐functional category and project forums.• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.• Incorporate stakeholder requirements into actionable sourcing plans• Support sustainable procurement and execute supplier diversity initiatives.**Financial Management & Commercial Impact**• Deliver cost‐effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.• Drive cost avoidance and cash‐flow improvements through negotiation plans and execution.• Live into financial cycles and business plan deliverables• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).**Risk, Resiliency & Compliance**• Promptly escalate commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks. Drive mitigation actions where appropriate• Maintain contingency and continuity plans.• Support compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.**Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement**• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and to support decision-making.• Consistent use of digital tools and automation opportunities.• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.**Innovation**• Leverage category strategy to identify supplier innovation projects based on needs.• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.**Qualifications****Education:**- Bachelor’s degree (preferred fields include Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Supply Chain Management or equivalent); MBA or Master’s degree preferred**Experience and Skills:****Required:**A minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience, preferably inside and outside ProcurementAnalytical skills required to perform data analyses in support of sourcing strategy developmentNegotiation and relationship management experience requiredAbility to accomplish projects with suppliers and internal business partners through interpersonal skills, leadership style and broad operational expertise is requiredDemonstrated project management and leadership experience in leading cross functional/cross company projects is requiredDemonstrated ability to make difficult decisions in a timely fashion is requiredPlanning and organizational skills are requiredStrong presentation and communication skills are requiredFamiliarity with digital and AI tools**Leadership Behaviors & Competencies**Results‐oriented, accountable, and action‐driven.Collaborative relationship‐builder.Agile and adaptable in a fast‐moving environment.High ethical standards and governance alignment.Customer‐focused with a mindset for innovation.**Other Requirements:**Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.**Primary Location:** Switzerland-Zug**Other Locations:** Beerse**Pay Grade: 30**