Global Sourcing Manager

Job Description
Indirect Sourcing Manager Primary

Location:
Santa Clara, California, USA Other

Location:
Redwood City, California, USA Travel

Requirements:
Up to 10% domestic travel Position Summary: The Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, optimize procurement channels, improve supplier performance, and support business objectives across the Robotics & Digital Solutions portfolio. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, Legal, Procurement Leadership, suppliers, and category management teams to negotiate commercial agreements, optimize contract terms, and deliver value across indirect procurement categories. The position will lead high-visibility, business-critical sourcing initiatives across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with long-term operational strategies. The successful candidate will drive procurement process improvements, strengthen supplier relationships, improve procure-to-pay (P2P) efficiencies, and deliver measurable business outcomes within a dynamic, highly matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization Lead and execute indirect sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings across three business platforms. Develop sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, supplier value, service quality, and delivery performance. Conduct spend analysis, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and implement sourcing initiatives aligned with business goals. Develop and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to identify competitive suppliers and achieve optimal return on investment. Identify alternative sources of supply in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson category leaders. 2. Contract Negotiation and Management Review, negotiate, and optimize supplier contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders, Legal, and Procurement Leadership. Manage Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Master Supply Agreements, commercial terms, and other contractual documentation. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements, deliverables, and other commercial conditions. Streamline contract negotiation cycles while ensuring alignment with organizational policies and business requirements. Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supplier-related risks. 3. Project and Stakeholder Management Lead high-visibility sourcing projects involving significant business impact, complexity, or risk. Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, quality expectations, and savings targets. Coordinate cross-functional teams and balance competing priorities within a highly matrixed organization. Drive process and procedural changes that improve procurement effectiveness and operational performance. Communicate project progress, sourcing recommendations, risks, and results to stakeholders and leadership. 4. Supplier Relationship and Performance Management Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and internal business stakeholders. Lead supplier performance reviews and facilitate discussions on service quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance against agreed contractual obligations and business objectives. Resolve supplier-related issues and coordinate corrective actions when required. Identify opportunities to improve supplier value, operational efficiency, and service delivery. 5. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Operational Excellence Support internal customers with procurement-related requirements and facilitate timely resolution of P2P issues. Improve procurement processes, workflows, and purchasing channels to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve requisition-to-purchase-order processes and procurement compliance. Identify opportunities to simplify procedures, eliminate inefficiencies, and standardize procurement practices. Support procurement citizenship initiatives, including supplier diversity and inclusion. 6. Compliance and Business Partnership Ensure sourcing activities align with internal procurement policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk management and business continuity. Partner with category management teams to implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. Anticipate business needs and proactively recommend sourcing solutions that support long-term organizational objectives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline. Six or more years of experience in sourcing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in supplier cost negotiations and commercial contract management. Proven track record of succ