Senior Manager API Category
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Job description
The Senior Manager, Procurement - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category leads end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver against high-impact opportunities in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J's business growth. Serving as the category subject-matter expert, the Senior Manager - API partners closely with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional business partners to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.
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 high-value opportunity identification and capability uplift.
- Develop and implement 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 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 with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
Business Partner 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.
- Collaborate closely with business partner to translate business 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.
- 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.
Requirements
Required:
- 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.
- Strong business partner influence and presentation skills.
- Project management experience.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with digital and AI Procurement tools.
Leadership Behaviors & Competencies
- Results-oriented, accountable, self-driven and action-orientated.
- Collaborative relationship-builder.
- Creative attitude; Agile and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
- High ethical standards and governance alignment.
- Customer-focused with an attitude for innovation.
Travel Requirement
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
Benefits & conditions
Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Consulting, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitation, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Organizing, RFx Management, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $122,000.00 - $212,750.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
