<p>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</p> <p>As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.</p> <p>Job Function:</p> <p>Procurement</p> <p>Job Sub Function:</p> <p>Multi-Family Procurement</p> <p>Job Category:</p> <p>People Leader</p> <p>All Job Posting Locations:</p> <p>New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.</p> <p>DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Procurement Business Engagement & Commercial Joints Category, located in New Jersey.</p> <p>Job Overview</p> <p>Manager, Procurement Business Engagement & Commercial Joints Categories is responsible for leading Procurement activities across Joints-related commercial and business engagement categories, driving alignment between business objectives and category strategies. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver value, resilience, and innovation while ensuring compliance and responsible procurement practices.</p> <p>This position plays a key role in shaping supplier strategies, delivering financial and ESG outcomes, and advancing Procurement's impact across the Joints franchise.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead the development and execution of Procurement category strategies for Joints to build a competitive, reliable, and innovative supply base.</p> </li><li> <p>Align category strategies with business priorities, long-range plans, and enterprise objectives.</p> </li><li> <p>Deliver financial targets, including cost savings and working capital improvements, while supporting service, ESG, and innovation goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide end-to-end category leadership across sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and performance management.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage and partner with senior business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide external market and industry insights.</p> </li><li> <p>Steward procurement governance, financial policy, and responsible sourcing standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Leverage digital procurement tools and analytics to improve category performance and decision-making.</p> </li><li> <p>Benchmark industry best practices and continuously advance procurement capabilities within the Joints categories.</p> </li><li> <p>Orchestrate delivery of procurement services through close collaboration across the commercial organization.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field).</p> </li><li> <p>MBA or other advanced degree preferred.</p> </li></ul> <p>Experience and Skills</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience managing commercial or business-facing spend categories, preferably within MedTech or regulated environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong understanding of category strategy development, sourcing, and supplier management.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to deliver against a balanced set of financial, service, and ESG KPIs.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience supporting Joints or orthopedics-related categories.</p> </li><li> <p>Exposure to digital procurement tools and analytics-driven sourcing.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience driving procurement transformation or operating model improvements.</p> </li><li> <p>Background in fast-moving consumer goods, MedTech, or healthcare industries.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience leading or contributing to organizational change initiatives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Other:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Languages: English required.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel: Up to 10%, domestic and international.</p> </li><li> <p>Certifications: Procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>#DePuySynthesCareers</p> <p>Required Skills:</p> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <p>Benchmarking, Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Compliant Spend, Conflict Resolution, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Team Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection</p> <p>The anticipated base pay range for this position is :</p> <p>$102,000.00 - $177,100.00</p> <p>Additional Description for Pay Transparency:</p> <p>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)).</p> <p>Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:</p> <p>Vacation -120 hours per calendar year</p> <p>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</p> <p>Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year</p> <p>Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year</p> <p>Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child</p> <p>Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year</p> <p>Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days</p> <p>Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year</p> <p>Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year</p> <p>For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits</p>