Sr Mgr Category

J&J FAMILY OF COMPANIES

Zug, Switzerland
Hybrid
8 years procurement experience
Category management strategy development
Supplier negotiation and contract management
The Senior Manager leads end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category to drive cost efficiency, quality, and innovation

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manager leads end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category to drive cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.
  • This role requires partnering closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, and Finance to define sourcing strategies and shape the supply base.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong commercial acumen to manage risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver cost-effective solutions across existing and new products.

Matching Summary

The Senior Manager leads end-to-end procurement strategy for the External Manufacturing category to drive cost efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 years procurement experience
  • Category management strategy development
  • Supplier negotiation and contract management
  • Cross-functional collaboration with R&D and Quality
  • Cost transparency and value-chain mapping

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Digital and AI procurement tools proficiency
  • Strategic supplier performance management
  • Sustainable procurement initiatives
  • Global external manufacturing sourcing

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • CIPS, CPSM, APICS, or PMP certification preferred
  • Advanced Excel and analytics skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%

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