At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
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**Job Function: **
Procurement
**Job Sub Function: **
Category
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
Job Description:
About MedTech
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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and Med Tech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Within the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain Procurement organization, the Global MedTech External Warehousing Procurement Team is responsible for building and implementing logistics solutions that develop a world-class network of best-value suppliers meeting J&J business needs of supply quality and reliability, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and access to technology and innovation to fuel superior growth.
We are searching for the best talent for Category Manager, São Paulo or São José dos Campos, Brazil.
**Purpose: **The Manager, External Warehousing Procurement leads sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management across the External Warehousing category in LATAM. This role partners closely with Senior Managers, Directors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver competitive logistics solutions that improve cost, service, compliance, and operational resilience.
You will be responsible for:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and RFP activities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business requirements.
- Drive supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract implementation in compliance with procurement policies, standards, and governance requirements.
- Apply and reinforce standardized procurement practices, ensuring consistent execution of sourcing processes, tools, and governance across engagements.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align on requirements, scope, service models, and pricing structures.
- Own supplier performance management, including KPI tracking, issue resolution, business reviews, and continuous improvement plans.
- Drive visibility and tracking of sourcing pipeline, key priorities, risks, and timelines, ensuring alignment with relevant stakeholders.
- Deliver cost improvement projects and maintain strong reporting discipline to support business and procurement objectives.
- Maintain strong market intelligence on supplier capabilities and industry trends, identifying opportunities to improve service, cost-to-serve, compliance, and innovation.
- Identify and escalate risks, constraints, and capacity gaps, supporting mitigation plans to ensure operational continuity.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience is required.
- Proven experience in logistics, procurement, and sourcing is required, with a strong understanding of warehousing and transportation operations.
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry and/or logistics service providers is preferred.
- Strong leadership, influence, collaboration, and communication skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate across large matrixed and/or virtual teams is required.
- Strong analytical and data management skills are required, including proficiency in Excel and procurement or sourcing tools.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, with strong communication and negotiation skills is required.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills: