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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Specialist Orthopedics Supply Chain Procurement to be in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Raritan, NJ, Raynham, MA or Cork, Ireland!

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

North America- Requisition Number: R-026850

EMEA- Requisition Number: R-027977

VELYS Enabling Technologies is the fastest growing area of the Orthopaedics business, and the platform is a key enabler of growth. The Sr Specialist Ortho SCP will be supporting all Supply Chain Procurement business leaders for this dynamic scope of business. The role has the critical responsibility of data analytics, usage of digital tools and performance reporting for the team, ensuring mutual understanding between the procurement organization and the Orthopaedics business.

The selected person will also be responsible for a specific scope of the business with final accountability for optimally delivering supplier performance across Reliability of supply, GP improvement & Cost competitiveness and Supplier Selection for new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

The Sr Specialist Ortho SCP will be accountable for ensuring alignment between the J&J Supply Chain Procurement strategy and the Orthopaedics business strategy to deliver maximum value.

The scope of responsibilities include:

• Develop and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the Orthopaedics partner community to deliver on Supplier performance across reliability of supply, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain partners to identify sourcing opportunities, perform risk assessment, develop mitigation strategies and improve supply chain resilience.
• Lead data analytics initiatives to supervise Procurement team’s performance, supplier trends and market intelligence, and ensure representation of the platform into the larger Orthopaedics performance dashboard.
• Develop supplier relationships with strategic suppliers by partnering with the Categories to drive end-to-end value for the business, deliver Type 0 / Type 1 CIP and ensure adherence to the supplier selection process.
• Call out issues that may impact the business and collaborate to resolution for all Supplier related issues.
• Determine and implement strategic Lifecycle Management activities through close collaboration with Product Managers, Supply Chain customers and external partners.

In this role, the selected candidate will have the possibility to have extended responsibilities such as:

• Developing appropriate and efficient Sourcing Strategies for the platform, based on the business requirements and inputs from the larger Procurement community.
• Play an instrumental role in the innovation strategy of the franchise by supporting New Product Development pipeline as well as Business Development projects.
• Negotiate supply, service and distribution agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with the Company’s policy and Supply Chain standards.

Qualifications

Education:

Required Minimum Education: Bachelors / MBA or Equivalent

Required Years of Related Experience: 3+ Years

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Strong analytics skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools, attention to details and result-driven mentality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to share vision, strategy, and to confidently present sophisticated information in different forums
• Good project management and change management capabilities
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management, Category Management and Supplier Management)
• Customer Orientation (building and maintaining strong relationships with Orthopaedics & JNJ Senior Management.
• Strong Business Acuity, leadership, negotiation and teamwork skills
• Multi-country and multi-sector experience preferred with experience across geographies of varied sizes and businesses

Preferred:

• High level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community at an executive level
• Knowledge of Electric Systems, Digital & Robotics areas a bonus
• Significant business development and contractual acuity
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization is able to effectively and efficiently move through transitions

Other:

• Percentage traveled : 10% (domestic & international)

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$91,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD Annually

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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