Senior Specialist Orthopedics SCP

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

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)

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

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