Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Category

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader will direct the end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. This role will lead a team of four with focus on delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category leader and subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager, Chemical Category Lead will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define category sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s)

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

United States - Requisition Number: R-099689

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-100393

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.

• Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.

• Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.

• Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.

• Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.

• Manage and coach supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.

• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.

• Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.

• Oversee contract lifecycle activities within the Chemicals team and with Legal, including renewals and amendments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.

• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.

• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable sourcing plans.

• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.

• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.

• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.

• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).

Risk, Resiliency & Compliance

• Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.

• Coach, Develop, and maintain contingency and continuity plans.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

• Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.

Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.

• Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.

• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.

Innovation

• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.

• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.

• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.

• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.

• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.

• Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools.

• Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.

• Project management experience.

Leadership Behaviors & Competencies

• Results‑oriented, accountable, and action‑driven.

• Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across functions and with external partners 

• Ability to lead others through consultation, mentoring, and collaboration to build capabilities and development plans

• Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.

• High ethical standards and governance alignment.

• Customer‑focused with a mindset for innovation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 15% domestic and international travel may be required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

 

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Preferred Skills:

Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management, Category Management Strategy, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Procurement Policies, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Team Management, Vendor Selection