Johnson & Johnson
Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Manager
Location: Zug Switzerland (hybrid working)
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 40
J&J is recruiting for a Procurement Category Sourcing Manager to be located in Zug, Switzerland.
J&J’s Enterprise Packaging Category is a complex global category supplied by 800 active suppliers with annual spend 1.5B USD.
The spend is in four broad clusters:
a) Primary Rigid Packaging
b) Flexible Packaging
c) Secondary/Paper Packaging
d) Fiber Non-woven.
The category delivers value through spend performance (reliability, cost, compliance, sustainability, innovation).
roles and responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to manage specific sub-categories in the EMEA Primary Rigid Packaging portfolio for Consumer, with approximate spend of $30-50 MM. This responsibility includes the need for strong engagement with internal stakeholders and robust connection with our key external partners
This will involve:
Main Tasks:
Translate global sourcing strategies and develop implementation plans for specific Primary Packaging sub-categories in EMEA for Consumer portfolio that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for J&J.
Provide direction on the improvement of material and supplier complexity
Interface directly with supplier leadership to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost.
Understands operational and technical considerations. Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Engagement Leads to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions
Develop deep supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, approval, administration and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance and minimize risk
Identify, develop and direct the implementation subcategory strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and an understanding of industry/market dynamics
Escalate issues / inevitable risks that may impact the Global Procurement organization and/or the Supply Chain.
how to succeed
As an experienced Sourcing Manager you will need to demonstrate skills in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, Category and Supplier Management, preferably in the Supply Chain Environment.
Required Qualifications
University or Equivalent
Preferred Area of Study: Business, Engineering, Science
Required Years of Related Experience: 6 years
Preferred Related Industry Experience: FMCG, Consumer related, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, Commodities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience having worked frequently / daily with technical, supply chain and other functional partners.
Strong business and finance acumen, deep understanding of managing for impact in complex matrix environment
Proven ability to lead, influence, partner on & shape projects with / without direct team / authority
Ability to engage, interact and negotiate value enhancing relationships with suppliers
Experience in complex stakeholder environment; rich influencing skills; understands complexities of regulated industries
benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and will be reviewed for an extension after completing 6 to 7 months.
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about Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson
application process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email.
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