Senior Manager, IT Software Procurement

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, IT Software Procurement develops robust category strategies aligned to business needs and market dynamics, and serves as global Supplier Relationship Manager for strategic software suppliers to maximize value and innovation. The role works with the business, J&J Technology, key suppliers, Global Services and the broader Procurement function. Location options include Titusville, NJ;
Raritan, NJ;
New Brunswick, NJ; or Tampa, FL.

• Understand the JJ Technology priorities and devise category strategies that advance those priorities.
• Create Tech stacks with key Technology leaders to drive alignment on existing and upcoming technology priorities across the enterprise.
• Drive alignment between software sourcing strategy and IT architecture roadmaps, including cloud and hyperscaler strategies.
• Collaborate with business leaders and Service Delivery team to ensure Procurement strategies meet the business needs, and are adopted within the business.
• Identify industry trends that Procurement must incorporate in its category strategies to ensure sustainable relevance to the business.
• Partner with the Category and Service Delivery teams and lead strategic sourcing events, negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key software suppliers.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization and value creation opportunities.
• Deliver against savings, innovation and other performance targets for the organization in the role’s area of responsibility and ensure target achievement.

• Required:
  
  Minimum 12-15 years related experience (preferably in Software Procurement, Business Operations or Supply Chain).
• Required:
  
  Influencing skills - Able to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal.
• Required:
  
  Strong leadership and collaboration skills at the executive level, as well as with peers.
• Required:
  
  Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, legal, finance, and business teams.
• Required:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to expertly present complex information to executives.
• Required:
  
  Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus including spend management, source-to-pay.
• Required:
  
  Understanding of legal terms, compliance, and risk management in contracts.
• Required:
  
  Demonstrated ability to successfully work with data, digital tools and technology to drive insights, business value and process efficiency.
• Required:
  
  Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Required:
  
  Proven learning agility, improving both yourself and the people around you.
• Required:
  
  Ability to effectively deliver against Goals and Objectives while also balancing shared roles and responsibilities with other team members.
• Preferred:
  Preferred experience in Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Technology sectors.
• Preferred:
  Past experience in managing IT procurement across Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals.
• Preferred:
  High level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community, based on broad experience.
• Preferred:
  Track record in participating and leading cross-functional teams.
• Preferred:
  Flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment.
• Preferred:
  Exposure to AI-enabled software, data platforms, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree.

• Required/Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Analytics, Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Leadership, Market Savvy, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Selection

• 10% travel requirement - international and US domestic (if applicable)