• Develop and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
• Developing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for specific categories of spend that will effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for Company
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management of strategic supplier to assure alignment of Company's objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost
• 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 manage relationships throughout Company that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions
• Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of Procurements goals and category strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and an informal understanding of industry/market dynamics
• Leverage data analytics and technology to develop and drive Procurement strategies that are aligned with the business/sector needs
• Handle supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier negotiations
• Lead team meetings and provide updates to Procurement Leadership
• Lead & prioritize portfolio of Procurement segment-specific initiatives (Innovative Medicine, MedTech)

Ability to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
• Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Procurement areas of focus in Spend Management
• Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with J&J senior management
• Ability to show strategic thinking
• Prior Project Management experience
• Ability to continuously improve the organization

Strong level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community

• Strong level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)

Strong influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of partners (e.g., businesses, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain)

• 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
• 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