Senior Manager, Procurement Categories

Johnson & Johnson

Senior procurement leader shaping commercial category strategy for Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopaedics business. Driving sourcing, supplier performance, negotiations, analytics, and sustainable value creation.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Florida, Massachusetts, 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 developing category strategies aligned with organizational goals, while leveraging advanced analytics and digital tools to enhance supplier performance and drive cost-efficiency. Proven ability to engage with executive leadership and manage complex supplier relationships to deliver sustainable outcomes.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentCategory ManagementAdvanced Analytics ProficiencyComplex Contract NegotiationExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

ProcurementCategory ManagementSourcing StrategySupplier ManagementCompetitive BiddingContract NegotiationAdvanced AnalyticsExcel ProficiencyDigital Procurement ToolsCost Drivers Understanding

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInfluencingLearning Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Commercial CategorySupply Base ManagementProcurement Service DeliveryESG OutcomesOrganizational Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procurement strategy for the Commercial Category
Deliver cost-efficiency, quality, innovation, sustainability, financial, ESG, and service outcomes
Develop category strategies and multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with company goals
Shape the supply base and manage supplier relationships
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align Procurement activities with organizational objectives
Engage executive leadership in key supplier relationships
Orchestrate procurement service delivery across the commercial organization
Conduct analytics and innovative work to implement category strategy and address unmet business needs
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
Anticipate business demand and deliver annual value improvements
Cultivate inclusion, learning, and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
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
Leadership, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills
Ability to understand business challenges through the eyes of business leaders
Ability to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal
Strong leadership and collaboration skills at senior executive level and with peers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated learning agility
Travel up to 10% domestic and international may be required
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 Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 accommodation support