Director, Procurement – Biologics Category

Johnson & Johnson

Director of Procurement leading Biologics strategy at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on cost efficiency and sustainability. Collaborating across teams to drive performance and innovation in healthcare solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeTitusville • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that balance value, risk, and business continuity
Represent Procurement in cross-functional forums while partnering with stakeholders to translate business demand into sourcing plans, priorities, timelines, and risk assessments
Drive commercial value through cost-effective sourcing strategies, cost avoidance initiatives, cash-flow improvement opportunities, and negotiation optimization
Proactively identify commercial, supply, quality and regulatory risks. Advise on development and maintenance of continuity plans
Ensure sourcing activities meet relevant regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements
Leverage Procurement systems, analytics, and reporting to generate actionable insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance
Translate business and category needs into supplier innovation projects and partner cross-functionally to advance initiatives through key project phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced degree or degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated Procurement / Category Management experience
Proven success in development of sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation
Proven knowledge and proficiency in procurement analytics tools (e.g., e-sourcing or contracting tools, etc.)
Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally
May require up to 20% domestic and international travel
Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Procurement StrategyCategory ManagementSupplier SelectionContract Lifecycle ManagementCost-Effective SourcingRisk AssessmentContinuous ImprovementNegotiation OptimizationMarket IntelligenceSourcing Roadmap Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationStakeholder EngagementAdvisory SkillsProblem-Solving