Manager, Surgery Supply Chain Procurement – External Manufacturing

Johnson & Johnson

Manager for Surgery Supply Chain Procurement at Johnson & Johnson, driving supplier strategies and performance improvements. Engaging with cross-functional partners for high-quality supply and innovation.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive Procurement vision for, with and through the Surgery partner community to deliver supplier performance across reliability, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments.
Own all related procurement activity, engaging with key Supply Chain business partners as well as R&D, including leadership teams and financial forums to set goals and drive decision making.
Orchestrate supply base strategy performance to achieve commitments and business needs by providing robust data and insights from the business across Supply Chain.
Develop a sound and efficient strategies, partnering across Procurement categories to ensure robust supplier selection slates and adherence to the supplier selection process.
Develop deep relationships with own strategic suppliers and work with other Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) to drive end-to-end value for the business.
Own your Procurement metrics and partner with other SRMs to deliver year-on-year improvements and drive competitive advantage, continuously supervising business needs to ensure requirements are met.
Develop and complete strategic network programs and gross profit improvement roadmaps through close collaboration with Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain team members and external partners.
Proactively call out supplier related issues that may impact continuity of supply and collaborate on resolutions.
Understand long range business requirements and engage in strategic planning and partnering via S&OP forums to ensure alignment across key supply chain functions.
Build and manage relationships throughout J&J that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in an applicable field of study
6 years of direct experience
Broad-based understanding of Surgery business operations and core Procurement areas (e.g., spend management, category management, supplier management, etc.)
Customer orientation through building and maintaining strong relationships with Surgery and J&J senior management
Strong business acuity
Strong leadership, vision and strategy setting, sophisticated negotiation, communication and collaboration skills
Strong project management and organizational change capabilities
Multi-country and multi-sector experience preferred with experience across geographies of varied sizes and businesses
Strong verbal and written communication skills with consistent track record of confidently communicating sophisticated information
Ability to continuously improve the organization.
Proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management, market intelligence, category management, Procurement excellence, etc.)
High level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community at an executive level
Strong collaboration and influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing customer needs (e.g. business, Procurement leadership, marketing, R&D, supply chain, legal)
Knowledge of External Manufacturing and Biomaterials & Biologics areas a bonus
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and performing significant influencing roles
Strong business and contractual competence and confirmed team building skills
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently move through transitions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

supplier managementcategory managementspend managementmarket intelligenceProcurement excellenceproject managementstrategic planningdata analysisnegotiationorganizational change

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationcustomer orientationbusiness acuityinfluencingrelationship buildingflexibilityproblem-solvingteam building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree