Category Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Category Manager driving logistics solutions in procurement for Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division. Focusing on supplier selection, performance management, and cost improvement initiatives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, and contract implementation while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data management support effective decision-making and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Performance ManagementLogistics and Procurement ExpertiseStakeholder Influence and CollaborationAnalytical and Data Management SkillsFluency in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

SourcingSupplier SelectionContract ImplementationKPI TrackingCost Improvement ProjectsMarket IntelligenceLogistics OperationsProcurement PracticesData ManagementNegotiation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInfluence

Tools & Technologies

Procurement ToolsSourcing ToolsExcel

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsHealthcare IndustryTransportation OperationsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing and RFP activities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.
Drive supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract implementation in compliance with procurement policies, standards, and governance requirements.
Apply and reinforce standardized procurement practices, ensuring consistent execution of sourcing processes, tools, and governance across engagements.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align on requirements, scope, service models, and pricing structures.
Own supplier performance management, including KPI tracking, issue resolution, business reviews, and continuous improvement plans.
Drive visibility and tracking of sourcing pipeline, key priorities, risks, and timelines, ensuring alignment with relevant stakeholders.
Deliver cost improvement projects and maintain strong reporting discipline to support business and procurement objectives.
Maintain strong market intelligence on supplier capabilities and industry trends, identifying opportunities to improve service, cost-to-serve, compliance, and innovation.
Identify and escalate risks, constraints, and capacity gaps, supporting mitigation plans to ensure operational continuity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience is required.
Proven experience in logistics, procurement, and sourcing is required, with a strong understanding of warehousing and transportation operations.
Knowledge of the healthcare industry and/or logistics service providers is preferred.
Strong leadership, influence, collaboration, and communication skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate across large matrixed and/or virtual teams is required.
Strong analytical and data management skills are required, including proficiency in Excel and procurement or sourcing tools.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, with strong communication and negotiation skills is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities