Senior Sourcing Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Develop and implement effective category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with quality standards and corporate policies. Proven ability to analyze procurement spend and drive cost-saving initiatives within the Electrophysiology and Neurovascular sectors.

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Category Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement AnalysisElectrophysiology Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementMarket ResearchData AnalysisCost-Saving InitiativesRisk Management

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesLeadership Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationISM CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

ElectrophysiologyNeurovascularSupplier ComplianceCategory SourcingNew Product Development Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement effective category strategies and plans to meet organizational goals
Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new and existing suppliers
Ensure suppliers align with quality standards and business objectives
Lead contract and pricing negotiations while managing risk and ensuring compliance
Monitor and analyze procurement spend and implement cost-saving initiatives
Identify industry innovation and bring innovative suppliers to support 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 spend supporting Electrophysiology and Neurovascular growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience, with a focus on components and raw material suppliers preferred
Good negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts
Ability to engage at the leadership level with both 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 preferred
Diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, new product development sourcing, or other sourcing areas preferred
Professional (APICS, ISM, Six Sigma) certification preferred
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Engaging and inclusive company culture
Up to 30% domestic and/or international travel
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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