Manager, Procurement Category IT at Johnson & Johnson developing category strategies aligned with business needs. Collaborating with teams to maximize supplier value and drive procurement innovation.
Responsibilities
Understand the JJ Technology priorities and devise category strategies that advance those priorities.
Collaborate with business leaders and Service Delivery team to ensure Procurement strategies meet the business needs, and are adopted within the business
Identify industry trends that Procurement must incorporate in its category strategies to ensure sustainable relevance to the business
Partner with the Category and Service Delivery teams in the execution of strategic sourcing events, negotiations and contract lifecycle management
Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers
Deliver against savings, innovation, and other performance targets for the organization in the role’s area of responsibility and ensure target achievement
Requirements
A Bachelors Degree is required, and an MBA or other advanced degree is desirable.
Minimum 5 years related experience is required (preferably in Procurement, Business Operations or Supply Chain)
Influencing skills - Able to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal
Strong leadership and collaboration skills at the executive level, as well as with peers
Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, legal, finance, and business teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to expertly present complex information to executives
Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus including spend management, source-to-pay.
Understanding of legal terms, compliance, and risk management in contracts
Demonstrated ability to successfully work with data, digital tools and technology to drive insights, business value and process efficiency
Strong project and change management capabilities
Proven learning agility, improving both yourself and the people around you
Ability to effectively deliver against Goals and Objectives while also balancing shared roles and responsibilities with other team members
Preferred experience in Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Technology sectors
Past experience in managing IT procurement across Lifesciences, Pharmaceuticals
High level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community, based on broad experience
Track record in participating and leading cross-functional teams
Flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment
Benefits
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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