[Hiring] DIRECT MATERIALS PURCHASING MANAGER @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

We are searching for the best talent for DIRECT MATERIALS PURCHASING MANAGER to be in Juarez City.

• People Development: Supports team members’ professional growth so they can perform at their best and continue advancing in their careers.
• Purchasing Team Leadership: Lead the Purchasing team to ensure the purchase order process is executed per established policies, secures timely availability of assigned materials and components to support uninterrupted production.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage day-to-day activities such as purchase order placement, volume variations, operational issues, account payable issues, etc.
• Inventory Management: Develop, recommend, implement and track inventory strategies for designated material categories to optimize stock levels, minimize costs, and ensure product availability.
• Component Issue Management: Engage and drive close cross-functional collaboration with Source, Engineering, Planning, Lifecycle Management, R&D, Quality, among others, to proactively resolve issues and safeguard production continuity.
• Supplier Capacity Management: Perform supply base capacity assessments to identify capacity gaps, develop mitigation plans, and track projects along with project leader until completion.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement supply chain improvements through process optimization and digital tools.
• Financials: Provide timely and accurate information to support budgeting processes across financial cycles. Deliver on established targets.
• Manage the timely distribution of material/components to designated external manufacturing partners to ensure alignment with production plans and prevent supply disruptions.
• Support designated New Product Launches by ensuring timely availability of materials and components to enable successful validation activities and production ramp-up.
• Responsible for the process of Planning for subassembly materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Ensure that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Ensure personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS in Business, Finance, Engineering, Logistics.
• MBA in related fields a plus.
• 8-10 years of experience in Procurement, Materials Management or related areas (materials planning, master scheduling, inventory management, capacity management, etc).
• 3+ years of experience as a people leader preferred.
• Experience in Medical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge/application of specific IT solutions to optimize purchasing processes.
• Fluent in English.
• CPIM, CSCP by APICS is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical reasoning.
• People leadership.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and systems and Digital tools.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, complex and competitive environment.
• Proficient in Excel.

Requirements

• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Savvy
• Capability Development
• Consulting
• Demand Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Distribution Management
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Process Improvements
• Product Design
• Product Development
• Production Operations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Planning
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility