Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA MRO

Johnson & Johnson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Category Manager for CCFS Procurement, EMEA MRO, with responsibilities across the EMEA region and select APAC needs. The role supports strategic procurement initiatives and cross-functional teams to deliver high-value capital projects.

The position may be based at a Johnson & Johnson site in Ireland and involves partnering with Engineering, Property Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement to optimize cost, reliability, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MRO category strategy in a multi-region setting.
• Proven ability to manage high-complexity procurement and negotiate contracts.
• Strong collaboration with Engineering, Property Services, and Finance.
• Experience using data analytics to drive savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Category Lead for MRO in EMEA with APAC support.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to CCFS.
• Identify demand, plan requirements, and deliver annual value improvements.
• Evaluate and onboard suppliers using TCO and risk criteria.
• Use data analytics and digital tools to strengthen supplier insights.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Tools

GenAI

Analytics tools

Job description

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.

Job Function

Procurement

Job Sub Function

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) Category. This position will primarily support the EMEA region, with additional support for select APAC MRO needs. The role may be based at a Johnson & Johnson site in Ireland.

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.

Position Overview

The Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA MRO will serve as the Regional Category Lead for EMEA, with additional support for select APAC MRO needs. This role will lead strategic procurement initiatives, partner closely with Engineering & Property Services and other cross-functional teams, and support the successful delivery of high-value capital projects through effective supplier management, negotiation, and execution excellence. The role will directly influence supplier performance, cost competitiveness, operational reliability, and project readiness across critical manufacturing and capital project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy and Business Engagement

• Serve as Regional Category Lead for MRO in EMEA, with support for select APAC manufacturing sites.
• Lead and implement strategies aligned to the Capital Construction & Facility Services strategy, partnering with Engineering & Property Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders.
• Identify business demand and planning requirements, partnering with Supply Chain, Engineering & Property Services, and Procurement leaders to deliver annual value improvements and competitive advantage.
• Connect across CCFS categories, including Capital Equipment, Construction and Project Management, Facility Maintenance, Real Estate, and Energy, as well as other Indirect Procurement categories, to support project needs.
• Represent Procurement in key forums, ensuring accurate, timely communication of data, insights, and relevant updates; support transition from construction to operational readiness.

Sourcing, Market Intelligence and Supplier Strategy

• Own category and sourcing procurement processes for MRO, supporting strategic projects primarily across EMEA, with additional APAC support as needed.
• Contribute to sourcing strategy development and alignment, and lead execution across sourcing, negotiations, contract implementation, contract adherence, and performance against targets.
• Manage medium- to high-complexity spend, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize cost savings, capabilities, cash flow, schedule requirements, and total cost of ownership.
• Evaluate new suppliers using total cost of ownership, risk, capabilities, and long-term value criteria.
• Use approved digital, data, analytics, and GenAI-enabled tools to strengthen supplier insights, contract intelligence, spend analysis, RFx preparation, and category strategy outcomes.

Supplier Relationship Management and Governance

• Manage procurement activities and relationships across preferred suppliers to support short- and long-term project success, measured by financial performance, quality, service, and compliance.
• Engage directly with supplier leadership to align on J&J objectives, including quality, reliability, innovation, service, and cost.
• Lead supplier relationship management for key suppliers, including data review, performance management, supplier development, end-to-end value improvement, and innovation delivery.
• Escalate and resolve issues that may impact Procurement or team members in a timely, thoughtful, and Credo-based manner.

Execution, Savings and Operating Model Delivery

• Deliver business plan commitments for MRO, including savings, cost management, cash flow, supplier management, and measurable value impact.
• Apply the CCFS Procurement operating model effectively, partnering with Service Delivery sourcing, category peers, and cross-functional stakeholders