Senior Category Manager, Chemicals
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Job summary
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader to direct the end‑to‑end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. You will lead a four‑person team focused on cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability, partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to drive supplier performance.
The role is posted across multiple countries with remote options on a case‑by‑case basis; travel up to 15% domestically and internationally is
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Experience with supplier management and contract negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category.
- Direct a team of four to achieve cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and flow.
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Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
The Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader will direct the end‑to‑end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. This role will lead a team of four with focus on delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category leader and subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager, Chemical Category Lead will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define category sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s)
Remote work options may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and if approved by the Company.
United States - Requisition Number: R-099689
Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-100393
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
- Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
- Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
- Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
- Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.
- Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
- Manage and coach supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
- Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
- Oversee contract lifecycle activities within the Chemicals team and with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
- Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
- Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.
- Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
- Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
- Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).
- Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
- Coach, Develop, and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
- Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
- Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision‑making.
- Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
- Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
- Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
- Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
- Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
- Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
- Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
- Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools.
- Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
- Project management experience.
- Results‑oriented, accountable, and action‑driven.
- Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners
- Ability to lead others through consultation, mentoring, and collaboration to build capabilities and development plans
- Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.
- High ethical standards and governance alignment.
- Customer‑focused with a mindset for innovation.
Up to 15% domestic and international travel may be required.
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 inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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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
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