Procurement Manager - EPNV/ (1 out of 4)

Brighter Signals; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JNJ Flex – Hybrid attendance policy

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is seeking a Procurement Manager based in New Brunswick, NJ. You will lead procurement for CSS Material and Electronic Systems, drive strategy, optimize supplier relationships, and support the rapid growth of CSS units.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation prowess, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, including components and raw materials, with a track record of strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with 4 years in procurement, focusing on components/raw materials.
• Procurement experience with electrophysiology-related components/products.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic procurement plans in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier-contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead contract and price negotiations; manage risk and compliance.
• Monitor procurement spend and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for new product development sourcing (NPD).
• Collaborate with EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance.
• Conduct market research to stay informed on trends and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

APICS certification

ISM certification

Six Sigma

Job description

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

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 a 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 candidates 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.

$104,000.00 to $156,310.00

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits