Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist 

Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid working)

Duration: 9 months 

Hours: 39

Imagine your next project supporting procurement activities around contemporary best practices, sourcing processes and delivery of results to meet & exceed the J&J Surgical Vision Sourcing Objectives. The successful Candidate will execute on strategy and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice and leverage across J&J Surgical Vision

roles and responsibilities

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for preparing requisite materials to support engagements with Suppliers, including; activities to identify and assess suppliers per category strategies and according to business needs, managing Request for Quotation processes,  and developing reports to assist in Supplier Management.  In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will help develop supplier’s capabilities and oversee the commercial relationship during the development process. They will partner with suppliers in delivering  quality, service/reliability and total cost to support category strategies.

This will involves:

• Prepare and analyse data for the preparation of engagements with Suppliers.

• Identify new suppliers for inclusion in sourcing engagements to support new product introductions.

• Manage requests for quotation or other sourcing processes as required.

• Ensure engagements with Suppliers are aligned to our Credo values.

• Establish close working relationships with other functions, in particular R&D, supplier quality, engineering and operations to drive improved Supplier performance. 

• Establish proactive communication to the Planning Organization, manage supplier partnerships & contribute positively to the efficiency of Supply Chain prior to commercial launch and throughout ramp up period          

• Ensure alignment to the strategic direction provided by the source leadership team

• Ensure Supplier Performance is adhered to against set Goals.

• Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure alignment on supplier management processes

• Champion annual productivity improvements by leading internal & joint supplier teams pursuing cost reduction opportunities in alignment with sourcing strategy. 

• Prepare and execute Vendor Managed Inventory Agreements, Non Disclosure Agreements etc, as required.

• Assist in managing supplier capabilities including but not limited to capacity planning, tooling and resource investments including inventory management

• Ensure training and compliance to relevant company procedures

Critical Success Factors or Scope or Responsibilities

Knowledge of:

• Data Gathering, Analysis and Reporting

• Supplier Management

• Supplier Manufacturing Processes

• Should Cost Modelling

• Cost Improvement Processes

how to succeed

We are seeking a candidate with preferred experience in procurement or sourcing. Alternatively, relevant experience in a logistics or supply chain role is also acceptable. The candidate should be able to quickly absorb information analytically and solve complex problems efficiently.

You will also bring:

• BS Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred

• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification a plus.

• Project management experience a plus

• Lean / continuous improvement skills are a plus.

• Experience in Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Forecasting preferred

• Analytically absorb information & solve complex problems quickly

• Advanced in excel and Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent interpersonal skills required               

• Customer focus (internal & external)  

• Can do attitude               

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills required

• Creative & decisive problem solving skills

• Ability to influence/collaborate to get to desired result

• Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities 

• Strong Credo & behavioural standards values 

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 9 months. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE®, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT™ with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision. 

https://jnjvisionpro.co.uk/

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. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, Limited & Umbrella options are available. 

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”.