Intern in Purchasing at HOFER engaging in various tasks and supporting a department. Hands - on involvement in procurement processes like textiles and fruits & vegetables.
About the role
- Manager of Procurement responsible for global sourcing strategies and supplier relationships at Johnson & Johnson. Leading procurement initiatives for Capital Construction & Facility Services in the US and internationally.
Responsibilities
- implements global category strategies for CCFS, including negotiated agreements, preferred suppliers, value engineering, and contract compliance.
- Leads supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management, driving supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and performance improvements.
- Builds strong partnerships with regional and global stakeholders, including Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and EHS.
- Identifies and drives opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and spend optimization through advanced sourcing, benchmarking, and continuous improvement.
- Embeds sustainability, responsible sourcing, and quality compliance into all sourcing strategies.
- Maintains market intelligence on global and regional trends, sharing insights and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Provides regular updates to senior procurement leadership on performance, risks, opportunities, and project status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field); MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with global category management exposure preferred.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proven record of driving cost and value improvements and supplier innovation.
- Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment.
- Knowledge of sustainability/ESG and compliance practices in procurement is a plus.
- Fluency in English required; additional language(s) considered an asset.
- Willingness to travel globally as required (approximately 20%).
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- business accident insurance
- group legal insurance
- retirement plan (pension)
- savings plan (401(k))
- long-term incentive program
- vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
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