Category Manager

Category Manager 

Location: Zug

Duration: 12 months - contract role  

Hours: 40 hours (hybrid working) 

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. 

The role:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement team is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Secondary Packaging Category on a 12-month contract basis. The preferred location is Zug, Switzerland. We are looking to have the right candidate onboard in the role by 1 st October 2025.

We are hiring a Category Manager for Secondary Packaging.

• Develop and drive the Global Procurement Vision to Partner and Shape Supplier Solutions that Transform Healthcare

• Develop the vision, strategy and implementation for the sourcing of secondary packaging components (folding boxes, labels, leaflets) that will effectively meet the short- and long-term requirements of J&J packaging sites under the Supply Agility and Resilience Initiative

• Serve as a key stakeholder and influencer in shaping the future supplier landscape within the Supply Agility and Resilience Initiative, for the sub-categories in scope

• Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers, including data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end-to-end value

• Develop and lead new supplier selection initiatives; Prepare and execute RFQs for complex sourcing decisions; Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers; Lead Master Supply Agreements negotiations with suppliers

• Utilize insights generated from industry trends to identify opportunities for further supply chain improvements specifically related to the Supply Agility and Resilience Initiative

• Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of efficient approaches and solutions.

roles and responsibilities

• 20% - Category Strategy: Develops comprehensive, medium complexity category strategies; Conducts complex analysis and proactively offers insights based off analysis; Supports execution of strategy; Responsible for medium complexity category execution

• 30% - Contract Negotiation: Drive negotiation of Master Supply Agreements with incumbent and new suppliers

• 20% - Operating Procedures – In collaboration with Supply Chain partners, lead the development and formalization of operating procedures enabling a new way of working with suppliers within the Supply Agility and Resilience Initiative

• 20% - New Suppliers Selection – In collaboration with Supply Chain partners, orchestrate the selection process of new suppliers when applicable

• 10% - Monitor and report key insights relevant to the development of the broader secondary packaging procurement vision and strategy

how to succeed

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Procurement Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Overall End-to-End Business Operations and Practices

• Knowledge of Packaging procurement in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desired

• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information

• Ability to understand and influence individuals

• Working knowledge and experience in Sourcing Processes, Contracting, Negotiations

• Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver

• Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives

• Able to prioritize requests and propose effective alternatives when necessary

• Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues

• Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management, Category Management & Sourcing and Supplier Management) desired

• Strong level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community

• Ability to influence and understand differing needs of partners (e.g., businesses, Procurement LT, Engineering, Supply Chain)

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. 

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible.

For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.