Purchasing Manager

Johnson & Johnson · Milpitas, CA

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Supply Chain & LogisticsFull-time$118k–$204kCompany career page

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Johnson & Johnson seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing operations for Surgical Vision in Milpitas, California. The role involves managing a buying team, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability while maintaining quality, compliance, and cost standards.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred
Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience
Advanced ERP system experience, preferably SAP
Proven ability to develop, coach, and lead procurement teams
Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels
Proficiency in continuous improvement tools and process optimization
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What you'll be doing

Oversee daily purchasing department operations and personnel management
Lead monthly S&OP reviews with strategic suppliers to align priorities and performance
Track material shortages and escalate mitigation plans to prevent production disruptions
Manage purchasing KPIs including supplier OTIF, inventory levels, and invoice resolution
Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives within the department

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