Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager 

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Duration: initially 12 months contract

Hours: 40h

A hybrid way of working 

Imagine your next role as a Procurement Manager to join our site in Zug, Switzerland.

About the department

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

Summary of the role

The role involves spearheading the development and execution of the Global Procurement Vision, focusing on partnering with suppliers to innovate healthcare solutions. Responsibilities include crafting the vision, strategy, and implementation plan for sourcing specific sub-categories of Packaging, aligned with long-term business needs. As a key influencer, the role shapes technology choices and supplier landscapes for these sub-categories. Market insights are leveraged to drive tactical optimization and innovation. Initiatives include leading supplier selection, executing RFQs, and negotiating contracts. Deep supplier relationships are cultivated, emphasizing data analysis, performance management, and value enhancement. The role also entails fostering collaborative relationships across J&J to facilitate efficient solution development.

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop comprehensive, medium-complexity category strategies

• Conduct complex analysis and proactively offer insights based on analysis

• Support execution of strategy

• Responsible for medium complexity category execution

• Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier performance

• Monitor and report risks in supplier relationships and utilize key insights in the development of the long-term procurement vision and strategy

• Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles

how to succeed:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and/or University degree required; advanced MBA degree preferred.

• A proven relevant professional work experience

• Broad-based understanding of business operations and procurement practices (Spend Management, Category Management & Sourcing and Supplier Management)

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

• 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

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

• Ability to influence and understand differing needs of partners (e.g., Business, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)

• Knowledge of Aluminum films used both for sterile and non-sterile barriers is highly regarded 

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

• English fluency required

benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. This contract will run initially for 12 months contract.  

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

With $94.9 billion in 2022 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of healthcare products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

https://www.jnj.ch/

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. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact:  katerina.alikaridou@randstadsourceright.nl

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”.