Senior Procurement Manager

Procurement Sr. Manager leading procurement activities for External Manufacturers at Johnson & Johnson.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development.
Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EPNV strategy.
Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience, with 5 years of procurement experience, with a focus on external manufacturing suppliers.
Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement plans in a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
Ability to engage at the leadership level with both Suppliers and within J&J
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Strong Credo values

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.
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentContract ManagementMarket ResearchCost-Saving InitiativesSupplier Evaluation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingLeadership Engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementMaster’s Degree Preferred