Sourcing Manager External Manufacturing

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Job Function:
Procurement

Job Sub Function:
Category

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:
A preferred candidate has been identified for this role

Manager External Manufacturing Category

Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement
Position Summary

The Manager, Procurement - External Manufacturing supports the end-to-end procurement strategy for the category.

This role delivers cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability outcomes that enable J&J's business growth.

Serving as the category subject‑matter expert, the Manager partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to contribute to sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier relationships.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Support J&J IM's vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.

• Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy through opportunities identified in your scope and contributing to uplifting capabilities.

• Contribute and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs for assigned portfolio.

• Leverage market intelligence & category expertise to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.

• Lead and coordinate medium complexity procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with in-scope suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Manage supplier selection sourcing processes and due diligence

• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and business continuity.

• Partner with suppliers and internally to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.

• Manage portfolio level contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Participate in cross‑functional category and pro...