Job Overview

Manager External Manufacturing Category supports the end‑to‑end procurement strategy for the category, delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serves as the category subject‑matter expert and partners with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy & Execution Support

  Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy, contribute to sourcing strategies, and shape the supply base.

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

  Lead medium‑complexity procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.

• Supplier Management & Contracting

  Build and maintain strong relationships with in‑scope suppliers, manage supplier selection...