Strategic IT Source-to-Contract Lead

Johnson & Johnson; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 280.260.000 - 404.820.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT, to lead end-to-end IT sourcing within Global Services in Bogotá. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with legal and policy standards while aligning with business goals and cost optimization.

You will collaborate with legal and finance, drive process improvements, and contribute to automation and AI initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent University degree is required.
• An MBA or further advanced degree is preferred.
• 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 communication skills to communicate & influence objectives and then develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally to achieve them.
• Learning Agility & Openness to Change.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Strong background in negotiating commercial and legal terms within various contracts (i.e., SLAs, CDAs, MSAs).
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, etc.) to align sourcing with business goals.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation for sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple contracts and projects, ensuring on-time delivery and execution.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Risk management

Collaboration

Communication

Procurement knowledge

Change resilience

Educación

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree

Herramientas

SAP Ariba

ServiceNow

Descripción del empleo

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT, to lead end-to-end IT sourcing within Global Services in Bogotá. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with legal and policy standards while aligning with business goals and cost optimization.

You will collaborate with legal and finance, drive process improvements, and contribute to automation and AI initiatives.