Cluster Engagement Associate

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.
 

The Role:

The Cluster Engagement Associate will be part of a team supporting approximately $300 million in spend, mainly in Marketing and Sales categories but also Business Services for Johnson & Johnson Companies. The role will support the Cluster Engagement Lead Commercial Procurement, Northern Europe in both managing key business partner/stakeholder relationships within the Northern Europe Cluster as well as managing specific category spends and strategy implementation and will require strong collaboration with business stakeholders, suppliers and the procurement community. 

This role is not a traditional procurement sourcing role as focusses on engagement skills primarily (ie the ability to build relationships quickly, understand a large amount of information and make commercial recommendations) with commercial acumen a must.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in driving the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community

• Support category strategy implementation in the cluster - in particular marketing categories - that will effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver maximum value for J&J

• Interface directly with supplier management to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, social impact and cost

• Partners with the Cluster Engagement Lead to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage (building annual business plans and refining these as required).

• Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, social impact and growth commitments

• Develop supplier relationships with cluster suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business

• Work within the sourcing operating model across multiple touchpoints including Global Services, Supplier Contracting Services, Local Legal and other stakeholders, including completing process reviews/training with business partners as necessary to improve business understanding of core Procurement processes.

• Escalate issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in an indirect purchasing/ procurement role (ie: Senior Buyer role) or project management role where close collaboration with indirect procurement function to deliver.

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

• Influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of stakeholders

• Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community

• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the internal and external environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to confidently present complex information

• Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver

• Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives

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

• Business acumen

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Things to remember before applying for this role:

• Initially required until March / early April 2023
• This role is Inside IR35. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid (PAYE or Umbrella options).
• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
• We do not accept applications via email.

If you are interested in this role please apply now! Make sure you fill out your application in full, your personal CV will be used for the recruiter’s reference only, they are not sent to Hiring Managers. Ensure all relevant information is included in your application! 

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application. 
 

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: 

simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk
 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.