Director Procurement Network Strategy

Director, Procurement Network Strategy

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We are searching for the best talent for Director, Procurement Network Strategy to be in Raritan, NJ! The Director, Procurement Network Strategy will provide strategic leadership for high-impact initiatives in warehousing and transportation. This role will lead procurement efforts for a key, large-scale project transforming our global distribution network. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in warehousing and transportation procurement, along with strong supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and market engagement skills. This role will be a key enabler to shape a long-term procurement and network strategy that aligns with growth, cost, service, and risk. A proven people leader, this role will manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple suppliers and stakeholders through complex market engagement processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including the Warehouse Global Category Leader, to negotiate and execute agreements that will shape our distribution network for years to come. This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformative project that will significantly impact our global distribution network. You will work at the forefront of strategic procurement, engaging with top suppliers and senior leadership to shape the future of our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead procurement activities to execute strategic projects related to warehousing and transportation, including a major network transformation initiative.
• Act as thought partner in network design reviews, and long-range planning.
• Drive market engagement activities to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for large-scale network projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and lead complex RFP events; lead supplier development workshops to build and test future state.
• Negotiate contracts with multiple suppliers to secure optimal terms prior to project go-live.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to 13 direct reports, fostering a high-performance team environment and effectively managing the cross-functional ways of working with the supply chain and network design teams.
• Maintain deep market knowledge of warehousing and transportation procurement landscapes, including industry trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices.
• Partner closely with the Warehouse Global Category Leader and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and effective relationship management.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution of network strategy initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding the make vs. buy business supplier selection process.
• Interface directly with executive leaders of 3PL partners to assure JNJ's objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, and cost; develop deep supplier relationships with strategic 3PL partners.
• Understand operational considerations deeply; identify business needs and partner with DELIVER and BU Source Leaders to drive competitive advantage.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that result in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $146,000-$219,000. Additional Description for Pay Transparency : Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and / or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits : Vacation 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth / adoption / foster care of a child Condolence Leave 30 days for an immediate family member : 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave 10 days Volunteer Leave 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https : / / www.careers.jnj.com / employee-benefits