Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Secondary Packaging Category (6-month Contract)

Location:  Zug - SwitzerlandHours:

40h, (hybrid) - 6 month contract

Essential: Starting April 2025

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement team is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Secondary Packaging Category on a 6-month contract basis. The preferred location is Zug, Switzerland. We are looking to have the right candidate onboard in the role by 1st April 2025.

The role/key responsibilities:

• 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. 

Major Duties  (Approximate Percentage of Time Tasks/Duties/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:

• 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)

BenefitsThis role offers a competitive hourly rate & a supportive working environment. About Johnson & Johnson

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. Learn more at

https://www.jnj.com/. 

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives and driving innovation? At J&J, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

https://www.jnj.ch/application process

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