Posted:
Sunday, 01 June 2025
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Location: Ciudad Juarez, CHH, , MX
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
11-3061.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Johnson and Johnson is hiring!
Description:
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 https: //www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Supply Chain PlanningJob Sub Function:
Production Planning & SchedulingJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoJob 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. Learn more at https: //www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for Direct Materials Purchasing Manager to be in Juarez, plant Salvarcar.
JOB SUMMARY
The Direct Materials Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in supporting Electrophysiology fastgrowing business. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement of designated materials and components used in both internal manufacturing and designated external
manufacturing partners, while ensuring optimal inventory levels and high service performance.
In addition to daily operations, the Direct Materials Purchasing Manager assures supplier capacity
is aligned with forecasted demand across strategic growth platforms. The ideal candidate brings a
continuous improvement mindset, is comfortable navigating high-complexity supply chains, and
leverages technology-enabled solutions to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
o People Development: Supports team members’ professional growth so they can perform at their best and continue advancing in their careers.
o 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. The team could include Buyers, Planners
Strategic Capacity Specialists, Supply Chain Technicians.
o Supplier Relationship Management as it relates to day-to-day activities such as purchase order
placement, volume variations, operational issues, account payable issues, etc.
o Inventory Management and Slow and Obsolete Inventory: Develop, recommend, implement and
track inventory strategies for designated material categories to optimize stock levels, minimize
costs, and always ensure product availability.
o 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.
o Supplier Capacity Management: Perform supply base capacity assessments to identify capacity
gaps, develop mitigation plans, and track projects along with project leader until completion.
Additionally, this role will collaborate with project leaders to properly prioritize projects and
resource allocation.
o Process Improvement: Identify and implement supply chain improvements through process
optimization and digital tools.
o Financials: Provides timely and accurate information to support budgeting processes across
financial cycles. Delivers on established targets.
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o Manages the timely distribution of material/components to designated external manufacturing
partners to ensure alignment with production plans and prevent supply disruptions.
o Support designated New Product Launches by ensuring timely availability of materials and
components to enable successful validation activities and production ramp-up.
o Responsible for the process of Planning for subassembly materials to support uninterrupted
production.
o Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next
management level.
o Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental
practices as applicable.
o For those who supervise or manage staff, responsible for ensuring 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.
o Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and
Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
o Performs other duties assigned as needed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• 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+ of experience as a people leader preferred.
• Experience in Medical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge/application of specific IT solutions to optimize purchasing processes.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS
• 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.
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