Senior Manager, NPD Supply Chain Procurement

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager leading new product development procurement for Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices. Developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing quality, reliability, innovation, and cost.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeIrvine • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and project management within the Medical Devices industry. Proven ability to optimize supply reliability, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving cost-effective solutions.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationProject ManagementCost Management ToolsMedical Devices Experience

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesCost ModelingSupply Chain ManagementQuality ManagementR&D CollaborationChange ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier EngagementMarket Engagement ProgramsMake vs. Buy Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent Negotiating SkillsStrong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationISM CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesElectrophysiology IndustryProcurementSupply ChainOperationsHealth, Safety, and Environmental GuidelinesComplianceNew Product Development SourcingCategory SourcingSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Value Stream Leaders to understand business strategy and develop long-term sourcing strategies
Improve supply reliability and optimize material costs for key growth products
Lead Market Engagement Programs supporting competitive bidding for Make vs. Buy assessments, NPI supplier selection, and targeted component spend
Orchestrate category and supplier management and oversee execution of strategic and business plans
Support 5+ strategic sourcing initiatives simultaneously across products, procurement categories, and geographies
Communicate business issues and opportunities to the next management level
Lead multiple complex supplier negotiations and coordinate stakeholders
Drive favorable terms for Biosense and hand off stabilized products, contracts, and suppliers to base business sourcing teams
Lead SOURCE due diligence and transaction support for product supply/distribution and acquisition activities
Optimize quality, supply reliability, innovation, and cost through early supplier engagement during product development
Identify and develop external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs
Ensure applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines are followed by managed staff
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s and/or University degree is required; advanced degree preferred
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience
Experience in a Procurement, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, R&D or Engineering field
Experience in Medical Devices or related industry
Excellent negotiating skills
Should cost modeling and other cost management tools preferred
Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of project management, change management, and developing sourcing strategies
Ability to engage at the leadership level with suppliers and within J&J
Ability to absorb and analyze information to solve complex problems quickly
Ability to lead cross-functional teams to successful completion
Strong business acumen
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
Strong Credo values
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Customer focus (internal and external)
Preferred: procurement experience with components and products related to the Electrophysiology industry
Preferred: diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing, or other sourcing areas
Professional (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) certification preferred
Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities

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; Colorado residents – 48 hours; Washington residents – 56 hours
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
Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel