Manager Advanced Therapies Procurement

About the vacancy

Operations
Production planning
Strategic planning
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Engineering
(Bio) Process
Manufacturing
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
Sales
Business Development
Staff
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project Management
Manager Bachelor’s Degree (HBO, WO) Permanent Full time 2340 Beerse, Belgium

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement to join our Team!

This position will be responsible for management of sourcing activities and suppliers across Cryopreservation Centers, Direct Materials for Lentivirus and CAR-T manufacturing, and Strategic Services for the Advanced Therapies platform. Collaborating closely with Supply Chain Procurement, External manufacturing, planning, quality, MSAT and other key business partners to build new product competence, this role will ensure timely delivery of external partner value and execution in support of pre & post launch Advanced Therapies product and NPI’s.

Taking an end-to-end approach across Procurement categories to build and carry-out coordinated project plans, with cost competitiveness, and resilient supply strategies while building vital competencies will be critical success factors. This individual will support identification, development, and implementation of procurement goals and strategy for Advanced Therapies in order to deliver against organizational targets for reliable supply, financial performance, quality, and compliance adherence.

They will drive key relationships within the business, support key supplier relationships with the Procurement categories, and identify and develop key capabilities and subject matter expertise associated with new and future-oriented business needs.

• A Bachelor's degree is required with a preference of study in business or technical/ engineering
• MBA is preferred

• A minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated skills in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, Category, and Supplier Management, preferably in the Supply Chain Environment
• Strong partner management skills working with cross category, supply chain and other functional partners.
• Ability to lead, influence, partner on & shape projects without direct team / authority
• Ability to engage, interact and negotiate value enhancing relationships with suppliers
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently move through transitions

• Education - CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or other certification
• A demonstrated ability to work within a Supply Chain or Procurement Category
• Experience in complex team member environment; rich influencing skills; understanding of complexities of Regulated industries
• Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing, Materials, and Services
• Technical acumen to understand AT manufacturing processes
• Strong business and finance competence, a deep understanding of managing for impact with team members
• Proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)
• The ability to understand and influence team members on differing viewpoints (e.g., cross-functional business leaders, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)

• This position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel
• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expectation Management, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Quality Assurance (QA), Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Credibility

Hybrid Work

We only accept applicants who are eligible to work in the EU

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 Med Tech, 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.

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