Junior Einkäufer managing regional and national suppliers, conducting negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes. Working hybrid from Bad Kissingen with flexible hours.
About the role
- Manager, Procurement leading sourcing strategies and supplier management at Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for procurement excellence and operational efficiencies across global supply chain.
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
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
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