Sr. Sourcing Specialist

6029-MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, part of the Johnson & Johnson family, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist based in New Brunswick, NJ. You will lead procurement for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular materials, manage supplier relationships, and support R&D with a data-driven approach.

The role requires collaboration across R&D, engineering, QA, and finance, with travel up to 30% and a hybrid work model. Base pay ranges from $94,000 to $133,980 annually, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with components and raw material suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier contracts experience.
• Ability to engage at leadership level with suppliers and within J&J.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and plans.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing while managing risk.
• Monitor spend and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify innovative suppliers for new product development.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance).
• Conduct market research to stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership engagement

Credo values

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Master’s degree preferred

APICS/ISM/Six Sigma certification

Tools

APICS Certification

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: Strategic Sourcing Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Specialist. 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 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 https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead and manage the procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular (EPNV) Material 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 EPNV business units. This role will oversee a substantial spend of approximately $50MM, 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 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.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers is preferred.
• Good 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.
• Strong Credo values.

Preferred

• Procurement experience working with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team, driving innovation and high growth Opportunities for professional development and career advancement Engaging and inclusive company culture.

Other

May require up to 30% of domestic and/or international travel.

Attendance Policy

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $94,000.00 to $133,980.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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:

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

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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