Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT

Johnson & Johnson; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Specialist in Source-to-Contract within IT. This role involves managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to support business objectives. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, a Bachelor's degree, and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Join a team committed to healthcare innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Benefits

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of procurement, sourcing, or contract management experience.
• Proven negotiation skills for commercial and legal contract terms.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Source-to-Contract function.
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing process from supplier identification to contract negotiation.
• Drive process improvements using data analysis and best practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

SAP Ariba

ServiceNow

Job description

Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, IT

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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 https://www.jnj.com.

Job Function

Procurement

Job Sub Function

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

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's 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 related to executing the organization's strategic sourcing plan, from maintaining supplier relationships through contract negotiation, contract authoring, and contract management activities.

The Senior Specialist, Source-to-Contract, works to identify and address the needs of internal stakeholders, contributes to improvements in procurement strategies, and remains abreast of current market trends.

This is a seasoned individual contributor role, working independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Source-to-Contract function for IT categories, including sourcing event management, negotiation of price and other contract terms, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution, and stakeholder management. Deliver according to defined Service Levels.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and execute strategies that improve profitability and competitive position, utilizing market intelligence, risk assessments, and total cost projections.
• Drive continuous improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in assigned areas.
• Support automation and AI initiatives within the area of responsibility.
• Develop strong, value-added relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers to understand and influence their needs and expectations.
• Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions.
• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification and evaluation to contract negotiation and finalization, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost savings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (e.g., SLAs, CDAs, MDAs), ensuring legal, financial, and operational compliance.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers, managing performance, resolving issues, and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and ensure organizational objectives are met.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Drive process improvements using data analysis, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent university degree required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• 4-6 years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, finance, or relevant experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills to represent Source-to-Contract and procurement functions effectively.
• Learning agility and openness to change.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).
• Proven negotiation skills for commercial and legal contract terms.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and collaborating with legal and finance teams.
• Data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation expertise.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple contracts and projects.

Preferred:

• IT procurement experience and/or legal certifications.
• Knowledge of Requisition-to-Pay and Source-to-Settle processes.
• Experience in procurement domains like sourcing, category management, R2P, or accounts payable.
• Shared Services industry experience.
• Fluency in additional languages.
• Experience in Pharma & MedTech industries and understanding of supply chain and supplier landscape.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba, ServiceNow, or similar e-sourcing systems.
• Experience managing global sourcing and compliance with international regulations.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor teams, driving process improvements through automation and innovation.

Other:

• Up to 5% domestic and international travel required.

Compensation: The anticipated base pay range is $91,000-$147,200. The role is eligible for performance bonuses, benefits, and long-term incentives as detailed on the company's benefits page.