Strategic Supplier OUS Support

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Strategic Supplier OUS Support professional in Zuchwil to manage supplier partnerships for Engineering & Property Services across international regions.

This position is essential for fostering compliant and value-driven supplier relationships within the Outside the United States (OUS) scope of Engineering & Property Services. The role supports regional and global strategies for Real Estate, Facilities Management, and Corporate Operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service quality across a diverse international footprint.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic supplier and category plans for E&PS services in OUS regions, aligning with global goals.
• Work with regional stakeholders to manage supplier performance, ensuring service level adherence, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, governance, and compliance activities according to Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Synthes policies.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including implementation, renewals, and change management, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Analyze supplier performance, spend, and operational data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Global and Regional Procurement, E&PS, and Finance teams to support cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Support regional and global supplier reviews, business reviews, and governance forums.
• Ensure supplier activities comply with applicable regulatory, quality, sustainability, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant work experience in procurement, supplier management, facilities services, or related operational roles.
• Experience supporting strategic suppliers or categories in a regional or global environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Solid understanding of contract management principles and supplier governance processes.
• English required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced coursework in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience supporting Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Corporate Services categories.
• Familiarity with global procurement tools, sourcing platforms, and performance management frameworks.
• Experience working in a regulated or highly matrixed global organization.
• Exposure to supplier risk management, sustainability, or ESG initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting OUS or EMEA regions.
• Clear, professional communication skills for stakeholder and supplier engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supplier performance and spend data.
• Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Procurement or Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred but not required.

About the company

Johnson & Johnson operates on the belief that health is everything. The company leverages its strength in healthcare innovation to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. It provides an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual, respecting the diversity and dignity of its employees and recognizing their merit.

• Health is everything: The company believes in preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases through healthcare innovation.
• Inclusive environment: Each person is considered as an individual.
• Respect and recognition: The company respects the diversity and dignity of its employees and recognizes their merit.