Senior Sourcing Specialist

Johnson & Johnson•Irvine, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Procurement Job Sub Function: Category Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 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/. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Sourcing Spcialist. The position is located at our Bridgewater, MA office location. Purpose: Reporting to the Biosense Webster Director of Procurement, the Senior Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Procurement will be responsible for supporting supply chain procurement activities for the J&J MedTech Biosense Webster US Franchise. He / she will lead and support supplier selection processes across both new product development and launched products. This leader is expected to provide hands-on leadership in all aspects of global sourcing to ensure best in class quality, reliability, innovation, and cost across the Biosense Webster supply base. He / she will be responsible for developing relationship with functional leads across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial Teams to provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice strategic sourcing and will leverage J&J’s position in external supplier spend. You will be responsible for: Partner with R&D and supply chain functional leads to understand business strategy and develop long-term sourcing strategy to improve supply reliability and optimize material costs for key growth products Lead Market Engagement Programs to support competitive bidding for Make vs. Buy assessments, NPI supplier selection, and targeted component spend areas across Electronics, External Manufacturing, Direct Precision Material and Packaging Categories Orchestrate of category/supplier management performed by the categories and oversight for the execution delivery of the strategic plan and business plan, in line with expectations put forth by BWI SC, Quality, R&D and Commercial functions Support 4+ strategic sourcing initiatives simultaneously across multiple products, global procurement categories, and geographies Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level Lead and support multiple supplier negotiations simultaneously. Coordinate with key stakeholders, drive terms that are favorable for Biosense, and hand off stabilized products, contracts and suppliers to base business sourcing teams. Optimize quality, supply reliability, innovation and cost through early supplier engagement during product development. Drive innovation through identifying and developing external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs. For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures Performs other duties assigned as needed The following must be included for all positions: Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable. For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures Performs other duties assigned as needed Qualifications: A minimum of 6 years of experience in a Procurement, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, R&D or Engineering field Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred Experience in Medical Devices or related industry is required 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 within VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Onsite Required Skills: Inventory Procurement, Procurement, Product Procurement Preferred Skills: Business Data Analysis, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Compliant Spend, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Market Savvy, Negotiation, New Program Development, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Spend Analysis, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection The anticipated base pay range for this position is : Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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/. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years of experience in a Procurement, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, R&D or Engineering field
Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience in Medical Devices or related industry is required

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with R&D and supply chain functional leads to understand business strategy and develop long-term sourcing strategy to improve supply reliability and optimize material costs for key growth products
Lead Market Engagement Programs to support competitive bidding for Make vs. Buy assessments, NPI supplier selection, and targeted component spend areas across Electronics, External Manufacturing, Direct Precision Material and Packaging Categories
Orchestrate of category/supplier management performed by the categories and oversight for the execution delivery of the strategic plan and business plan, in line with expectations put forth by BWI SC, Quality, R&D and Commercial functions
Support 4+ strategic sourcing initiatives simultaneously across multiple products, global procurement categories, and geographies
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Lead and support multiple supplier negotiations simultaneously. Coordinate with key stakeholders, drive terms that are favorable for Biosense, and hand off stabilized products, contracts and suppliers to base business sourcing teams.
Optimize quality, supply reliability, innovation and cost through early supplier engagement during product development.
Drive innovation through identifying and developing external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs.
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed