Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT NA

Johnson Johnson; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson in Bogotá is seeking a Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT to lead the procurement lifecycle for IT categories within Global Services. You will collaborate with business partners, category leaders, and legal/finance to execute sourcing strategies and contracts.

This seasoned contributor will manage supplier relationships, negotiations and end-to-end contract management, driving cost optimization and policy compliance across IT initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, finance, or related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts day-to-day Source-to-Contract IT operations, including sourcing events, price/terms negotiation, contract drafting and execution, and stakeholder management.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with legal, finance and other departments to align sourcing strategies and cost optimization.
• Drives continuous improvements in procurement processes, user experience and efficiency.
• Supports automation and AI initiatives within the Source-to-Contract IT area.

Conocimientos

Collaboration, Communication & Influ"

Educación

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent University degree

MBA or further advanced degree

Descripción del empleo

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:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT

Purpose:

The Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT will ensure that the North America GS (Global Services) Procurement Source-to-Contract organization delivers results in support of the IT categories within Global Services, OneProcurement and Johnson & Johnson business strategy and objectives. The role works directly with the business, category leaders, and the broader function. Additionally, you contribute to and/or own the operational execution of prioritized category strategy implementations, sourcing and contracting cases, and other critical functional activities.

This role performs activities relating to the execution of the organization's strategic sourcing plan, from maintaining supplier relationships through executing contract negotiation, contract authoring and contract management activities. The Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, works to identify and address needs of internal stakeholders, contributes improvements to procurement strategies and remains abreast on current market trends. This is a seasoned individual contributor, who works independently with minimal supervision.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducts the day-to-day operations of the Source-to-Contract function for IT categories, including sourcing event management, price and other contract terms negotiaton, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution, and stakeholder management activities. Delivers against defined Service Levels.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with multiple departments in the development and execution of strategies and plans that improve the organizations profitability and competitive position, utilizing market intelligence, risk assessments, and total cost projections.
• Drives continuous improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in assigned area of responsibility.
• Supports development and implementation of automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within assigned area of responsibility.
• Creates Value by developing strong, value-added working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers with a view to pro-actively understand and constructively influence their needs and expectations.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification and evaluation to contract negotiation and finalization, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost optimization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (i.e., SLAs, CDAs, MDAs) with suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, managing performance, resolving issues, and ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (i.e., legal, finance) to align sourcing strategies, provide guidance on contract terms, and ensure organizational objectives are met.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Drive process improvements within the sourcing and contracting functions, utilizing data analysis, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce cost.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent University degree is required.
• An MBA or further advanced degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 4-6 years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, finance, or other relevant business experience.
• Collaboration, Communication & Influencing Skills: Should be regarded as a constructive player representing Source-to-Contract and overall procurement in various teams within the company and outside. Should have the requisite communic