Senior Manager, Procurement External Manufacturing

Johnson & Johnson UK

Beerse, Belgium
Hybrid (on-site 3 days, remote 2 days)
External manufacturing procurement strategy
Supplier management and contracting
Cost efficiency and quality outcomes
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for Procurement External Manufacturing to lead procurement strategies that drive cost efficiency, quality, and innovation within their Innovative Medicine Supply Chain team. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation

Job Summary

  • Lead the end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category, delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes.
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, and Finance to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.
  • Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks and develop contingency and continuity plans.

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Match Score: 85

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for Procurement External Manufacturing to lead procurement strategies that drive cost efficiency, quality, and innovation within their Innovative Medicine Supply Chain team. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External Manufacturing procurement strategy
  • Supplier management and contracting
  • Cost efficiency and quality outcomes
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk and resiliency planning

Nice-to-have

  • Champion sustainable procurement
  • Promote digital tools and automation
  • Drive supplier innovation projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's/University degree required
  • Minimum 8 years relevant work experience
  • Experience in Procurement and/or Category Management
  • Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation
  • Proficiency in Excel with strong analytics skills
  • Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives

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