Strategic Sourcing Manager Packaging

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking Strategic Sourcing Manager Packaging to join our TEAM located in Switzerland (Zug ) or Ireland (Cork)

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/.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

• Develop and drive the Global Procurement Vision to Partner and Shape Supplier Solutions that Transform Healthcare

• Develop the vision, strategy and implementation plan for the sourcing of specific sub-categories of Packaging that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the relevant business partners and deliver the maximum value

• Serve as a key stakeholder and influencer in shaping the future technology choice and related supplier landscape for the specific sub-categories

• You will utilize insights generated from market research and industry trends to drive a mindset of current tactical optimization and new tactical innovation

• Develop and lead new supplier selection initiatives; Prepare and execute RFQs for complex sourcing decisions; Conduct negotiations with suppliers

• Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business

• Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of efficient approaches and solutions.

• 35% - Category Strategy: Develops comprehensive, medium complexity category strategies; Conducts complex analysis and proactively offers insights based off analysis; Supports execution of strategy; Responsible for medium complexity category execution

• 30% - Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier performance

• 25% - Monitor and report risks in supplier relationships and utilize key insights in the development of the long-term procurement vision and strategy

• 10% - Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles

Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and/or University degree required; advanced MBA degree preferred.

Required:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional work experience
• Broad-based understanding of business operations and procurement practices (Spend Management, Category Management & Sourcing and Supplier Management)
• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
• Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver
• Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives
• Able to prioritize requests and propose effective alternatives when necessary.
• Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues
• Strong level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community
• Ability to influence and understand differing needs of partners (e.g., Business, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Aluminum based films used both for sterile and non-sterile barrier is highly regarded

• Working knowledge and experience in Sourcing Processes, Contracting, Negotiations

Other:

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites
• English fluency required

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Dont miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!