Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA MRO
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About this role
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: Limerick, Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) Category . This position will primarily support the EMEA region, with additional support for select APAC MRO needs. The role may be based at a Johnson & Johnson site in Ireland. 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.
Position
Overview The Category Manager, CCFS Procurement, EMEA MRO will serve as the Regional Category Lead for EMEA, with additional support for select APAC MRO needs. This role will lead strategic procurement initiatives, partner closely with Engineering & Property Services and other cross-functional teams, and support the successful delivery of high-value capital projects through effective supplier management, negotiation, and execution excellence. The role will directly influence supplier performance, cost competitiveness, operational reliability, and project readiness across critical manufacturing and capital project environments.
Key responsibilities
Category Strategy and Business Engagement Serve as Regional Category Lead for MRO in EMEA, with support for select APAC manufacturing sites. Lead and implement strategies aligned to the Capital Construction & Facility Services strategy, partnering with Engineering & Property Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders. Identify business demand and planning requirements, partnering with Supply Chain, Engineering & Property Services, and Procurement leaders to deliver annual value improvements and competitive advantage. Connect across CCFS categories, including Capital Equipment, Construction and Project Management, Facility Maintenance, Real Estate, and Energy, as well as other Indirect Procurement categories, to support project needs. Represent Procurement in key forums, ensuring accurate, timely communication of data, insights, and relevant updates; support transition from construction to operational readiness. Sourcing, Market Intelligence and Supplier Strategy Own category and sourcing procurement processes for MRO, supporting strategic projects primarily across EMEA, with additional APAC support as needed. Contribute to sourcing strategy development and alignment, and lead execution across sourcing, negotiations, contract implementation, contract adherence, and performance against targets. Manage medium- to high-complexity spend, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize cost savings, capabilities, cash flow, schedule requirements, and total cost of