At Johnson \& Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Strategic SourcingJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Limerick, IrelandJob Description:
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are recruiting for a Manager, Supply Chain Procurement VC to be in Limerick, IE.
The Manager VC SCP will be responsible for \~$50MM spend for Vision Care and across Medtech in our Alcohols \& Solvents sub-category. This spend is high complexity in nature and requires a collaboration with key stakeholders within the business to execute. This individual will identify, develop and direct the implementation of Procurement goals and strategies. He/She will report directly into the Senior Manager, VC SCP. He/She will provide global leadership for developing end-to-end sub-category leadership such as category strategy development, fostering key relationships within the Business and managing key supplier relationships. The position must shape, connect and lead resources to deliver on key strategies, priorities and projects.
DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community.
Develop the vision, strategy and implementation plan for the assigned Vision Care spend that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for J\&J
Leverage market intelligence data and tools to develop an in-depth knowledge of the Alcohols \& Solvents space, supporting the development of Market Engagement and Category strategies.
Interface directly with CEO’s and other supplier leadership to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost.
Understand operational considerations. Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Unit Procurement Leaders to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage.
Understand long range requirements of the business partners and engage in strategic planning and partnering to ensure alignment
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions for the Category
Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include performance management and development, improvement of end-to-end value and delivery of innovation to the Business
Identify, develop and direct the implementation of Procurements goals and category strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and a strong understanding of industry/market dynamics
Escalate issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization
EXPERIENCE \& EDUCATION
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Science, preferably complemented by other Master’s qualification
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably inside and outside Procurement and similar sectors or industries
Experience in the Alcohol \& Solvents market is an advantage
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS
Deep strategic procurement experience (at least 6 years), and a commendable broad-based understanding of supply-chain and business operations and processes
Strong leadership, clear communication, strong influencing \& collaboration skills will be crucial to deliver successfully in the role along with proven ability to manage stakeholder engagement
Ability to build strategic, sound, fact-based recommendations that are compelling and provides the right motivation for action
Clarity in terms of thought and strong critical reasoning skills to enable meaningful discussions with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
Ability to go beyond the day-to-day operational cycle of purchasing and truly approaching procurement in a strategic and intelligent manner
Business-focused and oriented, and being able to translate business needs into tangible procurement goals and strategies
Excellent ability to synthesize large amount of data to draw meaningful insights and to drive valuable discussions with internal stakeholders and suppliers
LOCATION \& TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Limerick, Ireland
Ability to travel up to 20%
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Consulting, Cost Management, Due Diligence, Market Savvy, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, RFx Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management, Vendor Selection