Sr. Sourcing Specialist
About this opportunity
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com
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Job Function:
Procurement
Job Sub Function:
Strategic Sourcing
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Specialist. This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtechPosition Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead and manage the procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular (EPNV) Material suppliers. The role will be crucial in driving our procurement strategy, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting R&D innovation pipeline, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials to support the rapidly growing EPNV business units.
This role will oversee a substantial spend of approximately $50MM, playing a critical role in supporting EP/NV growth and success.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational expertise, business and financial acumen, and leadership experience in complex, regulated industries such as MedTech and life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Key Role Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals.
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives.
Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
Cost Management: Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
NPD Management: Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy
Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers is preferred.
Good 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
Preferred:
Procurement experience working with components and products related to Electrophysiology industry
Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing or other sourcing areas
Professional (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) Certification
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic team, driving innovation and high growth
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Engaging and inclusive company culture.
Other:
May require up to 30% of domestic and/or international travel
The attendance policy required for this role is JNJ Flex, Hybrid
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is in line with our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94,000.00 to $133,980.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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