Senior Manager API Category

Job Function: Procurement

Job Sub Function: Strategic Sourcing

Job Category: Professional

Locations: Latina, Italy; Zug, Switzerland

Sr. Manager, Procurement — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Procurement — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category leads end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver against high-impact opportunities in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category subject‑matter expert, the Senior Manager - API partners closely with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.

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 high-value 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 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 with Legal, including renewals and amendments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
• Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).

Risk, Resiliency & Compliance

• Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.

Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision‑making.
• Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.

Innovation

• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with digital and AI Procurement tools.
• Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
• Project management experience.

Leadership Behaviors & Competencies

• Results‑oriented, accountable, self‑driven and action‑orientated.
• Collaborative relationship‑builder.
• Creative mindset; Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.
• High ethical standards and governance alignment.
• Customer‑focused with a mindset for innovation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should be prepared to operate in a global, cross‑functional environment and uphold the company’s Credo and values.

Required Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Consulting
• Cost Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Facilitation
• Market Savvy
• Negotiation
• Organizing
• RFx Management
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Collaboration
• Team Management
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Selection

Preferred Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Consulting
• Cost Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Facilitation
• Market Savvy
• Negotiation
• Organizing
• RFx Management
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Collaboration
• Team Management
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Selection

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