Senior Manager, Procurement Categories

Johnson & Johnson

Senior procurement manager leading commercial category strategy for Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopaedics business. Driving sourcing, supplier performance, negotiations, and sustainable value improvements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading procurement strategies and category management, with a strong focus on cost efficiency, supplier relationship management, and advanced analytics. Proven ability to align procurement activities with business objectives and drive organizational transformation.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentCategory ManagementAdvanced Analytics ProficiencyComplex Contract NegotiationExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

ProcurementCategory StrategySourcing StrategySupplier ManagementCompetitive BiddingContract NegotiationCost Drivers AnalysisMarket Dynamics UnderstandingFinancial AcumenDigital Procurement Tools

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingCommunicationLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAI Procurement ToolsProcurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Commercial CategoryESGProcurement Best PracticesCross-Functional Sourcing InitiativesOrganizational Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procurement strategy for the Commercial Category
Deliver cost efficiency, quality, innovation, sustainability, financial, ESG, service, and innovation outcomes
Develop category strategies and align them with company strategy and goals
Define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships
Engage executive leadership and business partners to align Procurement activities with business objectives
Orchestrate procurement service delivery across the commercial organization
Provide external market insights and support strategic planning
Anticipate business demand and deliver annual value improvements
Conduct analytics and innovative work to implement category strategy
Lead major strategic negotiations for owned categories
Promote digital tools and automation opportunities
Use procurement systems and analytics to improve supplier and sourcing performance
Benchmark industry best practices and advance procurement capabilities
Cultivate inclusion, learning, and engagement
Lead complex procurement processes, projects, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
Minimum of 8 years of working experience in procurement or a related discipline
Experience in Procurement and/or Category Management
Experience developing category strategies or multi-year sourcing roadmaps
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and risk trade-offs
Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, competitive bidding, and complex contract negotiation
Proficiency in Excel and strong advanced analytics skills
Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools
Strong presentation and executive communication skills
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives/projects
Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills
Ability to understand business challenges through the eyes of business leaders
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex information to senior executives
Demonstrated learning agility
Travel up to 10% domestic and international may be required
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Experience in a related industry strongly preferred
Experience standing up a team and leading teams through organizational transformation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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
Inclusive interview process and reasonable accommodations