Director, Procurement - Biologics Category

Location: Titusville

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. Learn

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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:*
* Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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   .

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Procurement - Biologics Category!

This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) sites such as Spring House, Pennsylvania (USA).

The Procurement Director for the Biologics Category will be responsible for leading end-to-end Biologics raw material procurement strategy and execution for New Product Pipeline and Launch & Grow products. The Director will deliver high-impact team and organizational goals related to cost efficiency, risk management, innovation, and sustainability in support of J&J's business growth and objectives. As an inspiring procurement leader and subject matter expert, this role will partner closely across Supply Chain functions, as well as R&D and other senior stakeholders, to advise on sourcing decisions, supply base shaping, and supplier performance.

The Director will provide strategic direction and communicate priorities across the organization while directing the activities of team members responsible for outcomes that support the IMSC Procurement strategy and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment aligned with the goals and objectives of the Biologics team.

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* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* ** Procurement Strategy & Execution*
* + Lead execution of the IMSC Procurement strategy by applying market intelligence and category expertise to identify high-value opportunities, drive value creation, and strengthen procurement capabilities

+ Advise and support category sourcing strategies aligned to short-, mid-, and long-term business priorities while defining and delivering a prioritized sourcing roadmap

** Supplier Management & Contracting*
* + Lead strategic and collaborative supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, continuous improvement, and value through cost, quality, and efficiency initiatives

+ Advise supplier selection, due diligence, onboarding, performance management, and contract lifecycle activities while ensuring business alignment and governance compliance

+ Shape the future supply chain for upcoming nodes in the network

+ Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that balance value, risk, and business continuity

** Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration*
* + Represent Procurement in cross-functional forums while partnering with stakeholders to translate business demand into sourcing plans, priorities, timelines, and risk assessments

+ Partner across Supply Chain functions and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness

+ Sponsor sustainable Procurement and supplier diversity initiatives across the…