Manager, Procurement Category IT

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Job Function: Procurement

Job Sub‑Function: Multi‑Family Procurement

Job Category: People Leader

Locations: Titusville, NJ;
Raritan, NJ;
New Brunswick, NJ;
Tampa, FL

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Manager, Procurement Category IT. The position can be based out of the locations listed above. This role will be accountable for building robust and relevant category strategies that are strongly aligned to the business needs and market dynamics. The individual will also serve as a global Supplier Relationship manager to some strategic suppliers and ensure maximum value and innovation from those partnerships.

The role works directly with the business, J&J technology team, key suppliers, Global Services and the broader Procurement function.

• Understand the JJ Technology priorities and devise category strategies that advance those priorities.
• Collaborate with business leaders and the 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 in the execution of strategic sourcing events, negotiations and contract lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Deliver against savings, innovation and other performance targets for the organization in the role’s area of responsibility and ensure target achievement.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, and an MBA or other advanced degree is desirable.

• Minimum 5 years related experience is required (preferably in Procurement, Business Operations or Supply Chain).
• Influencing skills – Able to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills at the executive level, as well as with peers.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with IT, legal, finance, and business teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to expertly present complex information to executives.
• Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus including spend management, source-to-pay.
• Understanding of legal terms, compliance, and risk management in contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with data, digital tools and technology to drive insights, business value and process efficiency.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Proven learning agility, improving both yourself and the people around you.
• Ability to effectively deliver against goals and objectives while also balancing shared roles and responsibilities with other team members.

• Experience in Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Technology sectors.
• Past experience in managing IT procurement across Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals.
• High level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community, based on broad experience.
• Track record in participating and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment.

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

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local…