Senior Sourcing Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead and manage procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular material suppliers .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $133,980 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, supplier relationship development, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on compliance and cost-saving initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and lead cross-functional teams in the Electrophysiology and Neurovascular sectors.

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Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship DevelopmentContract NegotiationData-Driven AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentMarket ResearchSupplier Performance AnalysisCost-Saving InitiativesRisk Management

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

APICSISMSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

ElectrophysiologyNeurovascularSupplier Spend ManagementComplianceEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage procurement activities for Electrophysiology and Neurovascular material suppliers
Develop and implement category strategies and plans
Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers
Lead contract and pricing negotiations while managing risk and compliance
Monitor and analyze procurement spend and implement cost-saving initiatives
Identify industry innovation and bring innovative suppliers into new product development
Collaborate with EM Make, R&D, VSL, Engineering, QA, Finance, and other internal stakeholders
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends and supplier performance
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Oversee approximately $50MM in supplier spend and support EP/NV growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers is preferred
Good negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts
Ability to engage at the leadership level with suppliers and within J&J
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Strong Credo values
Procurement experience working with components and products related to the Electrophysiology industry is preferred
Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing, or other sourcing areas is preferred
Professional certification (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) is preferred
Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities
May require up to 30% domestic and/or international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Engaging and inclusive company culture
Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; employees residing in Washington State – 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
Hybrid work arrangement (JNJ Flex, Hybrid)