Procurement Manager - EPNV/ (1 out of 4)

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 104,000 - 156,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Procurement Manager. This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ, with responsibilities spanning CSS Material and Electronic Systems suppliers to support EP/NV growth.

The ideal candidate will lead procurement strategy, optimize supplier relationships, and drive R&D-aligned sourcing for high-quality materials, while navigating a fast-paced, regulated MedTech environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years procurement experience, 4 years in components/raw materials.
Experience with electrophysiology components preferred.
Proven ability to lead strategic procurement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies.
Identify and manage supplier relationships.
Lead contract negotiations and risk management.
Monitor procurement spend and drive cost savings.
Guide NPD sourcing for new products.
Collaborate with EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance.
Perform market analysis and supplier performance reviews.
Lead and develop the procurement team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

APICS/ISM/Six Sigma

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

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

Multi-Family Procurement

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Irvine, California, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Procurement Manager. This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ. 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 https://www.jnj.com/ (https://www.jnj.com/.

A highly skilled and strategic Procurement Manager to lead and manage the procurement activities for CSS Material and Electronic Systems suppliers. The role will be crucial in driving our procurement strategy, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting R&D innovation pipeline, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials to support the rapidly growing CSS business units.

This role will oversee a substantial spend of approximately $100MM, with a significant year-on-year spend increase, playing a critical role in supporting EP/NV growth and success.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational expertise, business and financial acumen, and leadership experience of team management in complex, regulated industries such as MedTech and life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.

Key Role 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.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with 4 years of procurement experience, with focus on components and raw material suppliers.
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

Preferred

Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing or other sourcing areas
Professional (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) Certification
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities

Other

May require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel
The attendance policy required for this role is JNJ Flex, Hybrid.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified applicants who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is in line with our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$104,000.00 to $156,310.00

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