Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Category

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader will direct the end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. This role will lead a team of four with focus on delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category leader and subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager, Chemical Category Lead will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define category sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s)

Remote work options may be considered on a case‑case basis and if approved by the Company.

United States
-Requisition Number: R-099689

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-100393

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

• Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
• Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
• Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
• Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.
• Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
• Manage and coach supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities within the Chemicals team and with Legal, including renewals and amendments.

• Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable…