Senior Indirect Buyer

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Senior Indirect Buyer to be located in Santa Clara, CA. About Surgery 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 the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech As Senior Indirect Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring procurement of goods and services at highest quality, fastest timeframe, and best terms for new projects across the portfolio. Implement proactive procedures that optimize supply base predictability for deliveries of purchased components and services. Lead internal and external teams to optimize supply base quality, predictability and reduce costs. Manage and balance process and procedure changes in high change environment for highly matrixed large organization. Act as Supplier Relationship Manager to achieve program goals and deliver parts to meet program OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). This position reports to the Indirect Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

Track record of successfully completing complex supplier facing projects with significant business impact if time, cost, or quality deliverable are not achieved
Medical Device experience successfully completing a program from early development program to commercial launch
Demonstrated results in leading supplier projects with CMs (Contract Manufacturers) or component suppliers
Solve problems, work independently, possess excellent communication skills
Bias towards proactive planning and the ability to understand potential roadblocks and implement mitigation plans
Ability to execute and fastidiously review high volumes of complex change orders in PLCM system, Agile™ experience
Knowledge of regulated environment in compliance to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
A minimum of 6 years of experience in indirect procurement
SAP ™ ERP experience in materials, planning, quality and purchasing modules
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Category/commodity experience in metals, electronics or plastics is preferred
May require up to 10% international or domestic travel
Experience with eMarketplace platforms and Ariba system is a plus

Responsibilities

Support RAD Organization from end-to-end Sourcing-to-Pay-Process independently with indirect purchasing
Assist supplier selection team process to ensure capable supplier base
Develop and implement procurement strategies and processes for indirect materials and services
Generate RFQ (Request For Quote) to suppliers on behalf of RAD to obtain best possible terms
Update and streamline quote to part receipt process (compress timing)
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, assist in contract negotiations and pricing terms
Manage supplier relationships and assist supplier performance evaluations
Analyze market trends and industry developments to identify cost-saving opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute sourcing strategies
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
Monitor inventory levels, track delivery schedules, and resolve any procurement-related issues
Resolve AP (Accounts Payable) issues for suppliers to ensure timely payment

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)).
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 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits