Category Manager

• Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy
• Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with 4 years of procurement experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers.
• Procurement experience working with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
• Ability to engage at the leadership level with both Suppliers and within J&J
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Track record on developing strong team and shaping organization structure
• Strong Credo values

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic procurement plans, with a strong focus on supplier negotiation and compliance within the Electrophysiology industry. Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams while fostering collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strategic Procurement Planning
• Supplier Negotiation
• Procurement Compliance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Research and Analysis

• Procurement Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Analysis
• Cost-Saving Initiatives
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Standards Compliance
• Electrophysiology Industry Knowledge
• Manufacturing Environment Experience
• Strategic Planning

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Team Development
• Collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Master’s Degree Preferred

• Procurement
• Electrophysiology
• Supplier Performance
• Market Trends
• Corporate Policies
• Ethical Standards