Sr. Sourcing Specialist

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 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. Job Function: Procurement Job Sub Function: Strategic Sourcing Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Specialist. This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ. 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/medtechPosition Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead and manage the procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular (EPNV) Material suppliers. The role will be crucial in driving our procurement strategy, optimizing supplier relationships, supporting R&D innovation pipeline, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials to support the rapidly growing EPNV business units. This role will oversee a substantial spend of approximately $50MM, playing a critical role in supporting EP/NV growth and success. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational expertise, business and financial acumen, and leadership experience in complex, regulated industries such as MedTech and life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.  Key Role Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and implement effective Category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring they align with our quality standards and business objectives. Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing, securing favorable terms and conditions while managing risk and ensuring compliance. Cost Management: Monitor and analyze procurement spend, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. NPD Management: Identify innovation in the industry and bring the best innovative suppliers to serve our new product development Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance) to ensure alignment and support EP/NV strategy Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to remain informed of industry trends and supplier performance. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a focus on components and raw material