Indirect Buyer

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (pension)

401(k) plan

Vacation 120 hours per year

Sick time 40 hours per year

Holiday pay 13 days per year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Indirect Buyer to be located in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on procuring indirect goods and services, optimizing supplier base, and driving cost improvements across the RAD organization.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years in indirect procurement, experience with SAP ERP and Ariba, and a proven ability to lead supplier projects with measurable impact. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of three years of indirect procurement experience.
• SAP ERP experience in materials, planning, quality and purchasing modules.
• Ariba system and eMarketplace platforms familiarity is a plus.
• Track record of leading supplier projects with significant business impact.
• Medical Device program experience from development to launch is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, ability to work independently, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support RAD Organization from end-to-end Sourcing-to-Pay with indirect purchasing.
• Assist supplier selection to ensure capable supplier base.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect materials/services.
• Generate RFQs to obtain best terms on behalf of RAD.
• Update and streamline quote-to-part receipt processes.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers; assist in negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance evaluations.
• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Monitor inventory and delivery schedules; resolve procurement issues.
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent work style

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Ariba

eMarketplace platforms

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Indirect Buyer to be located in Santa Clara, CA.

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that is reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

As the NPI (New Product Introduction) Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring procurement of goods and services at highest quality, fastest timeframe, and best terms for new projects across the portfolio. Implement proactive procedures that optimize supply base predictability for deliveries of purchased components and services. Lead internal and external teams to optimize supply base quality, predictability and reduce costs. Manage and balance process and procedure changes in high change environment for highly matrixed large organization. Act as Supplier Relationship Manager to achieve program goals and deliver parts to meet program OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). This position reports to the Indirect Purchasing Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support RAD Organization from end-to-end Sourcing-to-Pay-Process independently with indirect purchasing
• Assist supplier selection team process to ensure capable supplier base
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and processes for indirect materials and services
• Generate RFQ (Request For Quote) to suppliers on behalf of RAD to obtain best possible terms
• Update and streamline quote to part receipt process (compress timing)
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, assist in contract negotiations and pricing terms
• Manage supplier relationships and assist supplier performance evaluations
• Analyze market trends and industry developments to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute sourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Monitor inventory levels, track delivery schedules, and resolve any procurement-related issues
• Resolve AP (Accounts Payable) issues for suppliers to ensure timely payment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in indirect procurement
• SAP ™ ERP experience in materials, planning, quality and purchasing modules
• Experience with eMarketplace platforms and Ariba system is a plus
• Rack record of successfully completing complex supplier facing projects with significant business impact if time, cost, or quality deliverable are not achieved
• Medical Device experience successfully completing a program from early development program to commercial launch
• Demonstrated results in leading supplier projects with CMs (Contract Manufacturers) or component suppliers
• Solve problems, work independently, possess excellent communication skills
• Bias towards proactive planning and the ability to understand potential roadblocks and implement mitigation plans
• Ability to execute and fastidiously review high volumes of complex change orders in PLCM system, Agile™ experience
• Knowledge of regulated environment in compliance to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820
• Category/commodity experience in metals, electronics or plastics is preferred
• May require up to 10% international or domestic travel

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 defined under 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.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Collaboration, Compliant Spend, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Digital Supply Chain Platform, Execution Focus, Market Savvy, Negotiation, New Program Development, Process Oriented, Project Support, Risk Management, Situational Awareness, Spend Analysis, Supplier Collaboration, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$75,000.00 - $120,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits