Senior Category Manager, Chemicals

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: Category Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Zug, Switzerland Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Position Summary The Senior Manager, Procurement — Chemical Category Leader will direct the end-to-end procurement strategy for the Chemicals Category. This role will lead a team of four with focus on delivering cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category leader and subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager, Chemical Category Lead will partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define category sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s) Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. United States - Requisition Number: R-099689 Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-100393 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Procurement Strategy & Execution • Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. • Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift. • Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs. • Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks. • Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones. • Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy. Supplier Management & Contracting • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement. • Manage and coach supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management. • Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity. • Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies. • Oversee contract lifecycle activities within the Chemicals team and with Legal, including renewals and amendments. Stakeholder