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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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function: Procurement
Job Sub Function: Category
Job Category: People Leader
All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for Director, Procurement Network Strategy to be in Raritan, NJ! The Director, Procurement Network Strategy will provide strategic leadership for high-impact initiatives in warehousing and transportation. This role will lead procurement efforts for a key, large-scale project transforming our global distribution network. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in warehousing and transportation procurement, along with strong supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and market engagement skills. This role will be a key enabler to shape a long-term procurement and network strategy that aligns with growth, cost, service, and risk. A proven people leader, this role will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple suppliers and stakeholders through complex market engagement processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including the Warehouse Global Category Leader, to negotiate and execute agreements that will shape our distribution network for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformative project that will significantly impact our global distribution network. You will work at the forefront of strategic procurement, engaging with top suppliers and senior leadership to shape the future of our supply chain. ##
About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech ##

Key Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities to execute strategic projects related to warehousing and transportation, including a major network transformation initiative.
Act as thought partner in network design reviews, and long-range planning.
Drive market engagement activities to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for large-scale network projects.
Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and lead complex RFP events; lead supplier development workshops to build and test future state.
Negotiate contracts with multiple suppliers to secure optimal terms prior to project go-live.
Provide leadership and mentorship to 1–3 direct reports, fostering a high-performance team environment and effectively managing the cross-functional ways of working with the supply chain and network design teams
Maintain deep market knowledge of warehousing and transportation procurement landscapes, including industry trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices.
Partner closely with the Warehouse Global Category Leader and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and effective relationship management.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution of network strategy initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance regarding the make vs. buy business supplier selection process.
Interface directly with executive leaders of 3PL partners to assure JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost; develop deep supplier relationships with strategic 3PL partners.
Understand operational considerations deeply; identify business needs and partner with DELIVER and BU Source Leaders to drive competitive advantage.
Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions. ##

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain, or Operations Research) for strategic and financial leadership. is strongly preferred ##

Experience and Skills

Required

Extensive experience in warehousing & transportation procurement, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformational projects.
Deep understanding of Distribution and Warehousing operations and practices.
Strong supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with multiple suppliers.
Experience negotiating complex contracts with 3PLs.
Excellent stakeholder management acumen with strong influencing skills.
Strong leadership presence, and proven ability to coach and build teams.
Strong ability to set strategy direction and align others to it.
Able to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary.
Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues.
Demonstrated success leading market engagement activities such as RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, especially for large, strategic projects.
Experience working with external consultants or leading large, multi-stakeholder market engagement events.
Strong project and change management capabilities.
Strong business and P&L acumen.
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information to senior level stakeholders.
Ability to continuously improve the organization and to effectively challenge the status quo. ##

Preferred

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management – ISM)
CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS/ASCM)
CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution – APICS/ASCM)
LEAN / Six Sigma certification (for process optimization and efficiency).
CRE / CIPS for global procurement expertise. ##

Other

Fluent command of English (verbal/written)
There is 10-15% Domestic travel and international travel maybe required For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit [www.careers.jnj.com](http://www.careers.jnj.com).] 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, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $146,000-$219,000

_Additional Description for Pay Transparency:_ Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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