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J&J Family of Companies Electronic Systems Category Manager in Raritan, New Jersey

Electronic Systems Category Manager - 2406192572W

Description

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking Electronic Systems Category Manager to join our TEAM located in Zug / Cork / New Jersey

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.

Overview

The External Manufacturing & Electronics Systems Category Manager will be responsible for maintaining relationships of key third party suppliers to MedTech. This individual will identify, develop, and direct the relationship, development and implementation of the supplier strategies as outlined by the Category Leads. He/She will plan, direct and deliver against targets for financial performance, supply reliability across quality & service, and compliance adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing

  • Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners, influence decisions, delivering on-going value improvements while driving competitive advantage.

  • Develop spend analysis and gather market intelligence in alignment with business goals.

Category Strategy Development

  • Develop and/or support the category sourcing strategy for the defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market intelligence, Supplier evaluations and sourcing choices.

  • Proactively engage business partners and/or Business Engagement Leads to identify needs and incorporate those needs into sub-category strategies.

Supplier Management

  • Develop and implement comprehensive Supplier Governance Framework, and lead supplier partnerships to drive performance delivery, risk mitigation, and value through supplier enabled innovation.

  • Cultivate and use strategic relationships with key business partners (e.g. Internal partners, supplier leadership, BELs) to shape, optimize, and diversify the supply base.

  • Develop innovative and sustainable solutions to identify and mitigate risk, drive long-term, end-to-end value, and achieve unmet business needs. Identify and pursue opportunities to develop supplier capabilities.

Contracting

  • Use procurement expertise and global business understanding to lead the negotiation and execution of contracts.

  • Ensure that agreements and the manner they are performed meet business demands of all collaborators and are aligned with the organization’s overall procurement and business strategy.

Project Support

  • Represent procurement in End-to-End Supply Chain initiatives of the manufacturing network, digital tools/technology adoption, and resiliency.

Qualifications

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Education:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree required; focused degree in Business, Engineering, or a Science preferred. Advanced MBA degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.

  • Procurement experience or multiple fields of Supply Chain, inclusive of External Operations, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Distribution and / or related field.

  • Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing and Supplier Management experience required).

  • Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), influencing and collaboration skills are required. Must demonstrate effective communication across functional levels.

  • Individual must be a self-starter with the ability to respond independently to complex problems.

  • Must have strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.

  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking.

  • Project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional projects.

  • Business and general financial competence.

  • Effective negotiation and contract experience.

Preferred:

  • Experience within the Medical Device or highly regulated industry.

  • Strong industry and proven knowledge of electromechanical components (preferably used in medical devices) and related end-to-end value chain.

  • Experience with Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies, Green or Black Belt Certification.

  • CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, Certification.

  • American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certification.

  • Knowledge of sophisticated planning systems, such as ERP, MRP and SAP.

Other:

This position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

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.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Zug-Zug

Other Locations NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Cork-Cork

Organization Cilag GmbH International (8525)

Job Function Strategic Sourcing

Req ID: 2406192572W

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