MedTech Procurement Lead for $100M Spend, Hybrid

Antler; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead CSS Material and Electronic Systems procurement in New Brunswick, NJ. The role drives procurement strategy, optimizes supplier relationships, supports R&D innovation, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality materials for rapidly growing CSS business units.

The ideal candidate brings senior procurement leadership in regulated manufacturing, strong negotiation, analytics, and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with 4 years of procurement experience.
• Procurement experience working with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
• Ability to engage at the leadership level with both Suppliers and within J&J.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Track record on developing strong team and shaping organization structure.
• Strong Credo values

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Cost Management: Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• NPD Management: Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is recruiting a Procurement Manager to lead CSS Material and Electronic Systems procurement in New Brunswick, NJ. The role drives procurement strategy, optimizes supplier relationships, supports R&D innovation, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality materials for rapidly growing CSS business units.

The ideal candidate brings senior procurement leadership in regulated manufacturing, strong negotiation, analytics, and team-building skills.