PpAt 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. /ppAs guided by Our Credo, Johnson Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. /ph3Job Function /h3pProcurement /ph3Job Sub Function /h3pProcurement Business Engagement Leads /ph3Job Category /h3pProfessional /ph3All Job Posting Locations /h3pZug, Switzerland /ph3Job Description /h3pJohnson Johnson is hiring for a Senior Manager, Packaging Team Leader within the MedTech Procurement Team. This position can be located Zug, Switzerland. Alternative locations Jacksonville, FL, US or Raritan, NJ (US). R- /ppAt 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. /ppThe Senior Manager, Packaging Team Leader will oversee a global team of category managers SRMs responsible for developing and executing strategies across the primary packaging portfolio (Thermoforms, Tyvek Films, Foils, etc.) and secondary packaging (Cartons, Corrugates, IFUs…) for MedTech Business Units (Surgery, EPNV, Vision). This leader will set a strategic direction, ensure alignment with corporate goals, and build a high-performing team that delivers profitability increase, innovation, resilience, cost optimization, and sustainability in packaging supply. /ppSuccess in this role requires a customer-centric mindset, ensuring that internal stakeholders —including RD, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Marketing—are engaged as key customers. By understanding their priorities and translating them into procurement strategies, the leader will position Packaging Procurement as a trusted partner that enables product innovation, compliance, and commercial success. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Sourcing /h3ulliLead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners, Influence decisions, delivering ongoing value improvements while driving competitive advantage. /liliDevelop spend analysis and bring together market intelligence in alignment with business goals. /liliIdentify emerging needs within a specific area of focus and develop the vision, strategy and implementation plan that will optimally meet the long‑range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JJ. /liliDevelop and lead price and cost initiatives; Prepare and complete RFQs for medium to high complexity sourcing decisions; Conduct negotiations with suppliers. /liliCollaborate with supplier leadership to assure alignment of JJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost. /liliDeliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments. /liliBuild and maintain relationships throughout JJ that results in interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of efficient approaches and solutions. /li /ulh3Category Strategy Development /h3ulliDevelop and/or support the category sourcing strategy for the defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market intelligence, Supplier evaluations and sourcing choices. /liliUnderstand long‑range requirements to ensure alignment; Develop and implement sourcing strategy. /li /ulh3Supplier Management /h3ulliDevelop and lead or support supplier partnerships to drive performance delivery, risk mitigation, and value through supplier enabled innovation. /liliCultivate and use strategic relationships with key business partners (e.g., Internal partners, supplier leadership) to craft, optimize, and diversify the supply base. /liliDevelop innovative and balanced solutions to identify and mitigate risk, drive long‑term, end‑to‑end value, and achieve unmet business needs. Identify and pursue opportunities to develop supplier capabilities. /liliConduct Business Review meetings with suppliers that include comprehensive supplier performance management and review. /li /ulh3Contracting /h3ulliUse procurement expertise and global business understanding to implement contracts. /liliEnsure that agreements and the manner they are performed meet business demands of all collaborators and are aligned with the organization’s overall procurement and business strategy. /li /ulh3Project Support /h3ulliRepresent procurement in End‑to‑End Supply Chain initiatives of the manufacturing network, digital tools/technology adoption, and resiliency. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3h3Education /h3ulliMaster’s Degree or MBA preferred /li /ulh3Experience and Skills /h3h3Required /h3ulliAt least 8 years of procurement or supply chain experience across fields such as manufacturing, operations, procurement, or distribution /liliStrong understanding of core procurement functions: Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management /liliProven leadership, teamwork, and influencing skills /liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills /liliAnalytical mindset with problem‑solving competence /liliProject management experience leading cross‑functional initiatives /liliBusiness and financial competence, with negotiation expertise /liliAbility to communicate effectively across organizational levels /li /ulh3Preferred /h3ulliProven experience within Medical Devices or Healthcare is a plus /liliProven experience in Packaging Procurement /liliFamiliarity with regional and global regulatory and quality standards in healthcare packaging (ISO, FDA, MDR, UDI, serialization, PPWR etc.). /liliCertification: CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (preferred) /liliKnowledge of ERP, SAP, MRP systems, and Advanced Planning tools /liliExperience with Process Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies /li /ulh3Other /h3ulliProficiency in English required /liliUp to 20% domestic and international travel /li /ulpFor more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit /ppJohnson Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. /ppJohnson Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. /pp#LIHybrid /ppRequired Skills: /ppPreferred Skills: /ppBusiness Data Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Change Management, Compliant Spend, Continuous Improvement, Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Financial Competence, Industry Analysis, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Procurement Systems, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr