API Category Manager-Shanghai/Suzhou/Beijing

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Manager, Procurement - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement

Position Summary

The Manager, Procurement - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category supports the execution of end-to-end API Procurement strategy in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver value in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J’s business growth. The Manager - API serves as a key partner with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
• Support the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving opportunity identification and capability uplift.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
• Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value-creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
• Prioritize and ensure delivery against business milestones.
• Lead or coordinate medium to large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
• Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
• Partner with suppliers and internally to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Oversee contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent Procurement in cross-functional category and project forums.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.

Financial Management & Commercial Impact

• Deliver cost-effective sourcing solutions across existing and new products.
• Drive cost avoidance and cash-flow improvements through negotiation plans and execution.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
• Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).

Risk, Resiliency & Compliance

• Promptly escalate commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Support development and maintenance of contingency and continuity plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.

Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
• Promote and use digital tools and automation opportunities.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.

Innovation

• Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
• Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
• Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
• Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of procurement/category management experience.
• Strong experience in negotiations, sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract delivery.
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with digital and AI Procurement tools.
• Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
• Project management experience.

Leadership Behaviors & Competencies

• Results-oriented, accountable, self-driven and action-orientated.
• Collaborative relationship-builder.
• Creative mindset; Agile and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• High ethical standards and governance alignment.
• Customer-focused with a mindset for innovation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should be prepared to operate in a global, cross-functional environment and uphold the company’s Credo and values.

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