Senior Specialist, Source-to-, IT

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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, One Procurement and Johnson & Johnson 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 relating to the execution of the organization's strategic sourcing plan, from maintaining supplier relationships through executing contract negotiation, contract authoring and contract management activities.

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

This is a seasoned individual contributor, who works independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts the day-to-day operations of the Source-to-Contract function for IT categories, including sourcing event management, price and other contract terms negotiation, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution, and stakeholder management activities. Delivers against defined Service Levels.

• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and company policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with multiple departments in the development and execution of strategies and plans that improve the organizations profitability and competitive position, utilizing market intelligence, risk assessments, and total cost projections.

• Drives continuous improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in assigned area of responsibility.

• Supports development and implementation of automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within assigned area of responsibility.

• Creates Value by developing strong, value-added working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers with a view to pro-actively understand and constructively influence their needs and expectations.

• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

• Oversee the end-to-end sourcing process, from supplier identification and evaluation to contract negotiation and finalization, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost optimization.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (i.e., SLAs, CDAs, MDAs) with suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and operational standards.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, managing performance, resolving issues, and ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (i.e., legal, finance) to align sourcing strategies, provide guidance on contract terms, and ensure organizational objectives are met.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

• Drive process improvements within the sourcing and contracting functions, utilizing data analysis, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce cost.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent University degree is required.

• An MBA or further advanced degree is preferred.

Required:

• Six years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, finance, or other relevant business experience.

• Collaboration, Communication & Influencing
  
  Skills:
  
  Should be regarded as a constructive player representing Source-to-Contract and overall procurement in various teams within the company and outside. Should have the requisite communication skills to communicate & influence objectives and then develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally to achieve them.

• Learning Agility & Openness to Change.

• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.

• Strong background in negotiating commercial and legal terms within various contracts (i.e., SLAs, CDAs, MSAs).

• Proven ability to manage supplier…