Senior Manager, Procurement Network Strategy

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement Network Strategy to be based in Raritan, NJ with consideration for New Brunswick, NJ and Sao Paulo, BR.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Sao Paulo, BR - Requisition Number: R-079043

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Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Procurement Network Strategy will provide strategic leadership for high-impact initiatives in warehousing and transportation. This role will lead procurement efforts for a key, large-scale project transforming our global distribution network. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in warehousing and transportation procurement, along with strong supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and market engagement skills. This role will be a key enabler to shape a long-term procurement and network strategy that aligns with growth, cost, service, and risk.

This role will manage processes with cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple suppliers and stakeholders through complex market engagement processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including the Warehouse Global Category Execution, to negotiate and execute agreements that will shape our distribution network for years to come. The candidate will report to the Director for MedTech Supply Chain Procurement Network Strategy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities to execute strategic projects related to warehousing and transportation, including a major network transformation initiative.
• Act as thought partner in network design reviews, and long-range planning.
• Drive market engagement activities to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for large-scale network projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and lead complex RFP events; lead supplier development workshops to build and test future state.
• Negotiate contracts with multiple suppliers to secure optimal terms prior to project go-live.
• Maintain deep market knowledge of warehousing and transportation procurement landscapes, including industry trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices.
• Partner closely with the Warehouse Global Category Execution Team and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and effective relationship management.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution of network strategy initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding the make vs. buy business supplier selection process.
• Interface directly with executive leaders of 3PL partners to assure JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost; develop deep supplier relationships with strategic 3PL partners.
• Understand operational considerations deeply; identify business needs and partner with DELIVER and BU Source Leaders to drive competitive advantage. Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.

Role Requirements:

• Experience in warehousing & transportation procurement, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformational projects.
• Understanding of Distribution and Warehousing operations and practices.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with multiple suppliers.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts with 3PLs.
• Excellent stakeholder management acumen with strong influencing skills.
• Strong leadership presence, and proven ability to coach and build teams.
• Strong ability to set strategy direction and align others to it.
• Able to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary.
• Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated success leading market engagement activities such as RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, especially for large, strategic projects.
• Experience working with external consultants or leading large, multi-stakeholder market engagement events.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Strong business and P&L acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information to senior level stakeholders.
• Ability to continuously improve the organization and to effectively challenge the status quo.
• Fluent command of English (verbal/written)

Education Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Preferred / Strongly Desired:

• Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations Research) for strategic and financial leadership.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management – ISM)
  • CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS/ASCM)
  • CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution – APICS/ASCM)
  • LEAN / Six Sigma certification (for process optimization and efficiency).
  • CRE / CIPS for global procurement expertise.

Other: up to 15% travel

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. 

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