Director, Procurement - Biologics Category

Director, Procurement – Biologics Category Hybrid position located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA) with alternate consideration at Spring House, Pennsylvania. Reporting to the IMSC Procurement strategy, the Director leads end-to-end biologics raw material procurement for New Product Pipeline and Launch & Grow products. The role supports cost efficiency, risk management, innovation, and sustainability and partners with Supply Chain, R&D, and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Procurement Strategy & Execution Lead execution of IMSC Procurement strategy by applying market intelligence, category expertise to identify high‑value opportunities, drive value creation, and strengthen procurement capabilities. Advise and support category sourcing strategies aligned to short‑, mid‑, and long‑term business priorities while defining a prioritized sourcing roadmap. Supplier Management & Contracting Lead strategic and collaborative supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, continuous improvement, and value through cost, quality, and efficiency initiatives. Advise on supplier selection, due diligence, onboarding, performance management, and contract lifecycle activities ensuring governance compliance. Shape the future supply chain for upcoming nodes in the network. Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and business continuity. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Represent Procurement in cross‑functional forums, translating business demand into sourcing plans, priorities, timelines, and risk assessments. Partner with Supply Chain and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness. Sponsor sustainable Procurement and supplier diversity initiatives across the category. Financial Management & Commercial Impact Drive commercial value through cost‑effective sourcing, cost avoidance, cash‑flow improvement opportunities, and negotiation optimization. Ensure accurate procurement forecasting, budgeting, and alignment with financial business cycles. Risk, Resiliency & Compliance Proactively identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks; advise on continuity plans. Ensure sourcing activities meet relevant regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements. Raise critical issues promptly and coordinate mitigation actions with stakeholders. Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement Leverage procurement systems, analytics, and reporting to generate actionable insights and support decision‑making. Promote adoption of digital tools and identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency. Innovation Translate business and category needs into supplier innovation projects, partnering cross‑functionally to advance initiatives. Represent Procurement in platform‑level innovation initiatives and advise projects through commercialization. Qualifications Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred. Required Experience & Skills Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated procurement / category management experience. Success in developing sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Proficiency in procurement analytics tools (e.g., e‑sourcing, contracting tools). Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills; ability to translate business needs into strategic priorities. Proven ability to build trusted partnerships and lead through consultation and mentoring. Creative and adaptable in solving complex problems. Commitment to ethical business practices and procurement governance. Ability to anticipate customer needs, identify opportunities, and drive innovation and continuous improvement. Preferred Experience Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments. Experience supporting complex supply chains or direct material procurement categories. Familiarity with emerging digital or AI tools. Other Requirements Proficiency in English. May require up to 20% domestic or international travel. Work on‑site minimum three days a week; up to two remote workdays per week. Compensation Base salary range: $150,000 - $258,750. Eligibility for company long‑term incentive program, retirement plan (pension, 401(k)). Benefits Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time: 40 hours per year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents). Holiday pay (including floating holidays): 13 days per year. Work, personal and family time: up to 40 hours per year. Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care. Bereavement leave: 240 hours for immediate family; 40 for extended family per year. Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days). Volunteer leave: 32 hours per year. Military spouse time‑off: 80 hours per year. 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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The company actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine