Warehousing Procurement Manager

8525-Cilag GmbH International Legal Entity; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johnson & Johnson, Zug, Switzerland, is seeking a Manager, External Warehousing Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for external warehousing. You will partner with cross-functional teams to meet cost, service and compliance goals, executing RFPs and negotiations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least six years in logistics, procurement or sourcing, with strong leadership and English communication skills.

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.
• Experience in Logistics, Procurement or Sourcing with warehousing/ transportation knowledge.
• Healthcare/logistics industry knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in large matrix/virtual teams.
• Experience managing warehousing contracts with complex pricing models.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and cost drivers.
• Advanced analytical capabilities including financial modelling and should-cost analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and sourcing tools.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute end-to-end sourcing and RFP activities.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Apply standardized procurement practices across engagements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations and Finance to align requirements and pricing.
• Own supplier performance management including KPIs and improvements.
• Drive visibility of sourcing pipeline, priorities and timelines.
• Deliver cost improvement projects and maintain reporting discipline.
• Maintain market intelligence and drive innovation across service and cost-to-serve.
• Apply standard sourcing and contracting templates, tools and governance.
• Identify risks and capacity gaps, supporting mitigation actions.

Kenntnisse

Business Data Analysis

Category Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Spend Analysis

RFx Management

Vendor Management

Vendor Selection

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Management

Market Savvy

Leadership

Influencing

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

At 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: 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.

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 escalates 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.

Required 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

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