Manager, New Product Development, Sourcing

Johnson & Johnson

Manager at Johnson & Johnson leading sourcing strategy for new product development in MedTech, ensuring compliance and managing supplier negotiations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeCincinnati • New Jersey, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Manager, Surgery SCP – Endo Mechanical & Energy NPD, you will lead the end-to-end supplier selection process and drive the sourcing strategy for new product development (NPD).
This role is responsible for coordinating and enabling sourcing programs that standardize processes and leverage J&J’s scale across direct materials and external manufacturing categories.
You will develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies across product cost, capital, and project timelines for medical device programs, supporting initiatives that span global procurement categories and geographies.
Lead business stakeholder engagement with NPD and R&D teams to drive supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification across categories including: Instruments, cases/trays, electrical components, plastics, metals, chemicals, packaging, external manufacturing, biologics, and select services.
Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously across businesses, categories, and geographies.
Ensure compliance with franchise Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including approval of all associated documentation.
Partner with category procurement teams and R&D leadership to identify unmet needs and execute sourcing strategies aligned to the franchise technology roadmap.
Lead complex supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable commercial terms while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
Transition stabilized products, suppliers, and contracts to base business and category teams.
Lead SOURCE due diligence and provide transaction support for business development activities, including product supply, distribution, and acquisitions.
Drive early supplier engagement during product development to optimize cost, quality, innovation, and supply reliability.
Identify and develop strategic supplier capabilities to support future technology and innovation needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics preferred)
Proven experience negotiating procurement agreements in partnership with Legal
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, sharing knowledge and providing clear project updates (NPD experience preferred)
Strong project management and execution skills; PMP or FPX certification preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%)
Preferred Experience in medical device or healthcare industry
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s)
Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Knowledge of ERP/SAP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
Experience applying process excellence and Six Sigma methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

strategic sourcingprocurementproject managementnegotiationsupplier evaluationsupplier qualificationprocess excellenceSix SigmaNPD (New Product Development)sourcing strategy

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingcross-functional collaborationproject updatesalignmentability to manage multiple prioritiesleadershipstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

PMPFPXCPSMCSCPCPIMSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltMBAMaster’s degreecertification in procurement