Manager, External Manufacturing

Responsibilities Oversee a footprint of External Manufacturers supporting the Enabling Tech platform to deliver business process improvements, analytics, insights, risk management, supplier development, best‑in‑class lead time and process from purchasing to goods receipt, and NPI launch readiness. Foster and advance relationships within the DPS franchise to ensure each EM’s operational capabilities, including risk profile, meet the objectives of the value streams. Manage medical device supply performance, including service, supplier performance, planning, inventory, capacity, quality, compliance and cost optimization. Lead the resolution of short‑term supply issues and implement proactive risk mitigation activities for finished goods manufacturing, collaborating with internal support functions (R&D, Quality, Plan, Technical Operations, Regulatory). Identify, execute and monitor continuous improvement initiatives in agility, reliability and cost reduction (lead time reduction, network change, source transfer, Kanban agreement). Lead S&OP meetings with partners for mid‑to‑long‑term synchronization of supply and demand. Make decisions on supplier capability and oversee prioritization/execution of supplier change requirements with all functions, aligned with Value Stream Leadership. Support New Product Launch while monitoring supplier capability through scenario‑planning approach. Partner with Source Category Management to ensure sourcing strategy for supplier sites is developed and implemented. Qualifications BA/BS degree in a Business‑related field, Supply Chain, Logistics Sciences or Engineering. Minimum 6 years of direct experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Planning or Manufacturing Operations, preferably in the medical device industry. Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally. Track record of coaching, mentoring and developing direct reports. Strong written and oral communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Background in Operational Excellence (Lean / Six‑Sigma) preferred. Firm understanding of E2E supply chain with emphasis on Planning and constraint theory. Positive, customer‑focused collaborative approach to problem solving. Ability to develop data, leverage metrics and analytics for continuous improvement insights. Ability to work independently and with urgency in a global matrixed environment. 10‑20% travel required. Required Skills Agile Decision Making Agility Jumps Analytics Insights Cross‑Functional Collaboration Expectation Management Leadership Organizational Project Management Organizing Process Improvements Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Tools Project Reporting Quality Assurance (QA) Statement of Work (SOW) Technical Credibility Preferred Skills Agile Decision Making Agility Jumps Analytics Insights Cross‑Functional Collaboration Expectation Management Leadership Organizational Project Management Organizing Process Improvements Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Tools Project Reporting Quality Assurance (QA) Statement of Work (SOW) Technical Credibility Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr