Strategic Procurement Lead for MedTech & NPD (Hybrid)

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Procurement Manager located in New Brunswick, NJ, with oversight of CSS Material and Electronic Systems procurement. You will lead supplier relationships, optimize spend, and support R&D with timely, high-quality materials.

The ideal candidate will drive strategy, manage a ~ $100M annual spend, and collaborate across EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, and Finance in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with 4 years in procurement and 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favourable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy.
• Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Procurement Manager located in New Brunswick, NJ, with oversight of CSS Material and Electronic Systems procurement. You will lead supplier relationships, optimize spend, and support R&D with timely, high-quality materials.

The ideal candidate will drive strategy, manage a ~ $100M annual spend, and collaborate across EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, and Finance in a regulated manufacturing