Senior Chemical Procurement Leader (Remote)

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovation is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader to direct end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. You will lead a four-person team, partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, and Finance to shape sourcing and drive supplier performance.

Remote work options may be considered case-by-case; multiple country postings exist to align with locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills are essential.
• Project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Lead supplier management, negotiations, and contract activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable launches and readiness.
• Deliver cost savings and improve cash flow through strategic procurement.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation and compliance across the lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Analytics tools

AI procurement tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovation is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader to direct end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. You will lead a four-person team, partnering with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, and Finance to shape sourcing and drive supplier performance.

Remote work options may be considered case-by-case; multiple country postings exist to align with locations.