Direct Materials Purchasing Manager

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: Multi-Family Procurement Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Grecia, Costa Rica Job Description: 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 About Cardiovascular Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for Direct Materials Purchasing Manager. Purpose: The Direct Materials Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in supporting Electrophysiology fast-growing business. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement of designated materials and components used in both internal manufacturing and designated external manufacturing partners, while ensuring optimal inventory levels and high service performance. In addition to daily operations, the Direct Materials Purchasing Manager assures supplier capacity is aligned with forecasted demand across strategic growth platforms. The ideal candidate brings a continuous improvement mindset, is comfortable navigating high-complexity supply chains, and leverages technology-enabled solutions to drive operational efficiency and scalability. You will be responsible for : In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: o        People Development: Supports team members’ professional growth so they can perform at their best and continue advancing in their careers. o        Purchasing Team leadership: Lead the Purchasing team to ensure the purchase order process is executed per established policies, secures timely availability of assigned materials and components to support uninterrupted production. The team could include Buyers, Planners Strategic Capacity Specialists, Supply Chain Technicians. o        Supplier Relationship Management as it relates to day-to-day activities such as purchase order placement, volume variations, operational issues, account payable issues, etc. o        Inventory Management and Slow and Obsolete Inventory: Develop, recommend, implement and track inventory strategies for designated material categories to optimize stock levels,