This job posting is anticipated to close on Jul 07 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Description
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 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:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Procurement Business Engagement LeadsJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist Ortho Procurement SCP to be based at Raritan, NJ with consideration for Palm Beach Gardens, FL / Raynham, MA / Warsaw, IN / West Chester, PA.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
IRE - Requisition Number: Evergreen Requisition: R-084658
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.
About Orthopedics
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 Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
VELYS Enabling Technologies is the fastest growing area of the Orthopedics business, and the platform is a key enabler of growth. The Sr Specialist Ortho SCP will be supporting all Supply Chain Procurement business leaders for this dynamic scope of business. The role has the critical responsibility of data analytics, usage of digital tools and performance reporting for the team, ensuring mutual understanding between the procurement organization and the Orthopedics business.
The selected person will also be responsible for a specific scope of the business with final accountability for optimally delivering supplier performance across Reliability of supply, GP improvement & Cost competitiveness and Supplier Selection for new product development.
The Senior Specialist Ortho SCP’s scope of responsibilities include:
- Develop and drive the Procurement vision, in collaboration with the VELYS Enabling Tech Value Streams and other Orthopedics business partner teams, to deliver on Supplier performance across reliability of supply, quality, cost management, innovation, and business growth commitments.
- Lead the data capture analytics initiatives for the governance and reporting of Procurement performance metrics, Contract Manufacturing Organization trends and MedTech market intelligence, and ensure accurate representation of the platform into the larger Orthopedics performance dashboard structures.
- Support Procurement and business partner initiatives to identify Sourcing opportunities including DePuy Synthes Spend analysis, Requests for Quotation and Alternate Source analysis.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain partners to perform risk assessments, develop supply mitigation strategies, and to improve overall supplier reliability and to actualize cost reductions.
- Monitor strategic Life Cycle Management activities through close collaboration with Product Managers, Tech Ops Engineering, Supply Chain customers and external partners. Develop LCM data pools for Proactive Sourcing mitigation.
- Monitor supplier data inputs and outputs from the Value Stream S&OP process with a focus on analysis of supplier capacity, Lead-Times, MOQ cost optimization and Supply Agreement adherence.
- Serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager for a limited set of VELYS Enabling Tech suppliers. Responsible for those suppliers’ performance in relation to all Value Stream and Procurement business requirements.
Education
Required Minimum Education: Bachelors / MBA or Equivalent
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Strong analytics skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools, attention to details and result-driven mentality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to share vision, strategy, and to confidently present sophisticated information in different forums.
Good project management and change management capabilities.
Knowledge of supply chain processes and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management, Category Management and Supplier Management).
Customer focused Orientation to build and maintain strong relationships with Orthopedics partners and DePuy Synthes JNJ Senior Management.
Strong Business Acuity, leadership, negotiation, communication and teamwork skills.
Multi-country and multi-sector experience preferred with experience across geographies of varied sizes and businesses.
Preferred:
Procurement professional, with 3+ years of experience, preferably within MedTech or Life Sciences industry, demonstrating strong analytical mindset and digital tools acumen, in roles affecting change across a variety of functional specialties to include Supply Chain and Operations.
Elevated level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community at an executive level.
Knowledge of Electric Systems, Digital & Robotics areas a bonus.
Significant business development and contractual acuity.
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization can effectively and efficiently move through transitions.
10% travel domestic and or international required.
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Data Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Change Management, Coaching, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Financial Competence, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Procurement Systems, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94,000.00 - $151,800.00Additional 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)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
