Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Procurement Manager to lead innovative sourcing strategies within the Neurovascular sector. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure material reliability, while driving cost improvements and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on medical devices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values health and innovation, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in Medical Devices.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills essential for supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier evaluation and qualification for materials in Neurovascular.
• Manage complex supplier negotiations and drive cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Negotiation

Cost Improvement

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

APICS Certification

ISM Certification

Six Sigma Certification

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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 where solutions are personalized. 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, profoundly impacting health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

Job Function

Procurement

Job Sub Function

Procurement Business Engagement Leads

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description

Position: Supply Chain Procurement Manager – Neurovascular

Reporting to: Senior Manager CSS SCP

Location: Irvine, California or Galway, Ireland

Contract: Full Time/Permanent (Fully onsite role)

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 where 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 breakthroughs of tomorrow, profoundly impacting health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

Job Position Summary

Reporting to Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Procurement for Neurovascular, the Procurement Manager will be a key leader in driving a fully integrated, best-in-class procurement program within Neurovascular. This leader is expected to provide hands-on leadership in multiple aspects of global sourcing to new product development, cost reduction, innovative solutions, business finance, and supply chain material reliability. They will lead supplier selection for new products and coordinate programs to leverage J&J’s position in direct material categories. Additionally, this role will shape sourcing strategies for recent product launches to enhance supply reliability and improve gross profit, address raw material reliability issues, and lead long-term cost improvement projects, partnering with financial stakeholders to meet key metrics.

The Responsibilities & The Impact You Will Have

• Lead Neurovascular NPD group and stakeholders in supplier evaluation and qualification for materials including electrical components, plastics, metals, chemicals, packaging, external manufacturing, and services.
• Manage multiple complex supplier negotiations, driving favorable terms and transitioning stabilized products and contracts to base teams.
• Support multiple NPD projects across global procurement categories and geographies.
• Partner with R&D leadership to identify supplier needs and develop sourcing strategies for the product roadmap.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives to meet long-term GP targets and ensure financial resilience.
• Collaborate with Finance to meet metrics like part price variance and market movement.
• Engage early with suppliers during product development to optimize quality, reliability, innovation, and cost.
• Work with multifunctional teams to resolve material reliability challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, quality, R&D, or engineering, preferably in Medical Devices or related industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence at leadership levels and analyze sourcing requirements.
• Proven collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred certifications: APICS, ISM, Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Information

• Travel may be up to 10-30% domestically and internationally.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $172,000.