Regional Senior Manager, Procurement - Logistics NA

$113,000 - $195,500/Yr

Johnson & Johnson - Montgomery, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Montgomery, NJ

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Kenvue is currently seeking a Regional Senior Manager for Procurement - Logistics NA, a pivotal role that reports directly to the Regional Director of NA Procurement Logistics. This position is based in Skillman, NJ, with plans for relocation to Summit, NJ in early 2025. At Kenvue, we recognize the extraordinary power of everyday care, built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's, and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages. Our global team, comprising approximately 22,000 diverse and talented individuals, is dedicated to insights, innovation, and delivering the best products to our customers. We prioritize people, care passionately, earn trust through science, and solve challenges with courage, creating brilliant opportunities for our employees. The Regional Senior Manager, Procurement - Logistics NA will lead procurement activities across various logistics spend categories, focusing on driving financial results and ensuring alignment between business and category strategies. This role involves executing strategic business and industry engagement to establish a reliable and effective supply base. The manager will oversee end-to-end spend management responsibilities, which include Network Strategy, Category Management, Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contracting, Innovation, and Talent Management. The position is accountable for achieving aggressive financial targets, including cost and working capital improvements, while also delivering on a balanced value proposition that encompasses innovation, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), as well as procurement process excellence. In this role, the leader must embrace agile working methods and will be responsible for developing and recruiting top-tier talent. The Regional Senior Manager will be a key member of the Global Logistics Procurement Leadership Team and a critical partner to the Regional Deliver Leadership Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of procurement logistics at Kenvue, ensuring that we maintain our competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the development of Logistics Procurement strategies to establish a world-class organization and supplier base.
• Align category strategies with the company strategy and stakeholders.
• Coach and recruit world-class talent.
• Deliver financial, ESG, service, and innovation targets.
• Steward financial policy and responsible supplier and procurement standards.
• Leverage and maximize fit-for-purpose procurement process solutions, including the utilization of world-class digital solutions, use of business process outsourcing, and deployment of internal resources.
• Engage with executive leadership in key supplier relationships.
• Cultivate a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Benchmark industry best practices and continuously advance procurement capabilities.
• Actively engage with the team and internal and external stakeholders throughout the strategy development and sourcing execution process.
• Manage the team and modes of operation effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement and logistics management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop talent.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver financial targets and manage budgets effectively.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles in procurement.
• Ability to leverage digital solutions and business process outsourcing in procurement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the consumer goods industry.
• Familiarity with agile working methodologies.
• Advanced degree in business or supply chain management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $113,000 to $195,500 based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.