Category Manager Direct Precision Materials

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $127,500 to $171,000; bonus/equity: annual p...
Not specified (assumed in-office based on location)
Category sourcing strategy development
Supplier evaluations and negotiations
Spend analysis and cost management
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Category Manager for Direct Precision Materials in Danvers, Massachusetts. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement initiatives within the medical devices sector

Job Summary

  • At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything and leverage healthcare innovation to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases with smarter and less invasive treatments.
  • The role involves leading category management, sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and project support to deliver procurement performance and support new product development.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for international travel up to 30%.

Matching Summary

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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Category Manager for Direct Precision Materials in Danvers, Massachusetts. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement initiatives within the medical devices sector.

Salary

Base: $127,500 to $171,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance bonus discretionary; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category sourcing strategy development
  • Supplier evaluations and negotiations
  • Spend analysis and cost management
  • Supplier performance and risk management
  • Contract creation and compliance
  • Cross-regional market understanding
  • Procurement project leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement and lean methodologies
  • Multi-country and multi-sector experience
  • Medical device industry experience
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Experience with SAP or ERP systems
  • Supplier capability development
  • Willingness to travel internationally

Key Requirements

  • 5-8 years procurement experience
  • BSc in Operations, Supply Chain or Engineering
  • Experience with direct precision materials
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Preferred MSc degree
  • Continuous improvement/lean/six sigma black belt preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

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