Senior Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing

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 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 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:

Category

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Procurement External Manufacturing! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA).

In the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) team, we are working to build a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. Are you interested in joining a team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

The Senior Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category. They will deliver cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Applying their category subject matter expertise, they will partner closely with Supply Chain (SC), Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and other business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Deploy and maintain category sourcing strategies and a prioritized roadmap of initiatives aligned with short‑, mid‑, and long‑term business needs

• Leverage market intelligence & category expertise 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, sophisticated procurement projects aligned with the strategy

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Select, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers while partnering to drive performance, innovation, and opportunities for cost reductions, and quality and process improvements

• Lead the negotiation of commercial agreements and contracts (balancing value, risk, and business continuity) throughout their lifecycle (including renewals and amendments) and in partnership with Legal

Team Member Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as procurement's representative in cross‑functional category and project forums

• Partner with cross‑functional teams (SC, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, etc.) to translate business requirements into sourcing plans and enable product launches and operational readiness.

• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products

• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies

• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.) and ensure ac