Associate Director - API Sourcing, Innovative Medicine
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Job Function
Procurement
Job Sub Function
Strategic Sourcing
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Mumbai, India
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Procurement — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category leads end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver against high-impact opportunities in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category subject‑matter expert, the Associate Director - API partners closely with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance.
Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Support J&J IM’s vision of creating a future where disease is a thing of the past.
- Deploy the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Procurement Strategy by driving high-value opportunity identification and capability uplift.
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business needs.
- Leverage market intelligence to assess industry trends, identify value‑creation opportunities, and proactively address supply and cost risks.
- Maintain a prioritized roadmap of sourcing initiatives and ensure delivery against business milestones.
- Lead or coordinate large, complex procurement projects aligned with supply chain strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and improvement.
- Manage supplier selection and due diligence; collaborate with Supply Chain for onboarding and performance management.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts balancing value, risk, and continuity.
- Partner with suppliers to identify cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
- Oversee contract lifecycle activities with Legal, including renewals and amendments.
- Represent Procurement in cross‑functional category and new product development forums.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to enable product launches and operational readiness.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable sourcing plans.
- Deliver cost‑effective sourcing solutions across new products.
- Drive cost avoidance and cash‑flow improvements through negotiation strategies.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial cycles.
- Manage key procurement performance indicators (CIP, Cash, Cost Avoidance, Inflation, etc.).
- Identify commercial, supply, quality, and regulatory risks.
- Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
- Escalate critical issues and lead mitigation actions.
- Leverage procurement systems and analytics for insights and decision-making.
- Promote digital tools and automation opportunities.
- Use data to drive continuous improvement in supplier and sourcing performance.
- Translate category needs into supplier innovation projects.
- Represent Procurement in innovation initiatives globally and regionally.
- Lead projects through commercialization, ensuring qualification and verification.
- Ensure appropriate representation from Quality, R&D, and Procurement throughout project phases.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of procurement/category management experience.
- Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and analytics tools.
- Familiarity with digital and AI Procurement tools.
- Strong stakeholder influence and presentation skills.
- Project management experience.
- Results‑oriented, accountable, self-driven and action‑orientated.
- Collaborative relationship‑builder.
- Creative mindset; Agile and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment.
- High ethical standards and governance alignment.
- Customer‑focused with a mindset for innovation.
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates should be prepared to operate in a global, cross‑functional environment and uphold the company’s Credo and values.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills:
Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Consulting, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitation, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Organizing, RFx Management, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection