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Job Function:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Procurement Business Engagement LeadsJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Suzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.
The Associate Director APAC SCP will be accountable for ensuring alignment between the DS Supply Chain Procurement strategy and the Orthopaedics business strategy to deliver maximum value.
The Associate Director's SCP scope of responsibilities include:
Develop and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the Orthopaedics partner community to deliver on Supplier performance across reliability of supply, quality, cost, innovation, and growth commitments.
Serve as the owner of procurement activity, engaging with Business Partners and Key partner across Supply Chain and R&D, including LT membership and financial forums to align G&O’s and drive major decision making.
Orchestrate supply base strategy performance to deliver on commitments and business needs by providing robust data and insights from the business across Supply Chain and R&D.
Understand long range requirements of the business and engage in strategic planning and partnering via S&OP forums to ensure alignment across all critical supply chain functions.
Own Procurement metrics and partner with Category leads to deliver annual value improvements and drive competitive advantage, continuously supervise the needs of the business to ensure their requirements are met.
Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J 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 by partnering with the Categories to drive end to end value for the business.
Develop a sound and efficient supply base strategy, partner cross-category to ensure robust supplier selection slates and drive adherence to the supplier selection process.
Develop and complete strategic network programs, Type 2 and GP improvement roadmap through close collaboration with Value Stream Leaders, Supply Chain team members and external partners.
Ensure appropriate resources from the business, with the possibility to directly manage employees and external contractors, to deliver upon goals and objectives.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Approximate Percentage of Time
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
25%
Key Supply Chain Procurement business partner to multiple supply chain functions, Franchise & Supply Chain LT, R&D LT and Indirect Procurement Community where applicable
30%
Accountable for Strategic Sourcing / Supplier Management / All aspects of Reliability & Cost
20%
Ensure cross-categories sourcing strategies are aligned with the business/sector needs/ Supply Chain and R&D
15%
Responsible for the coordination of the strategic plan and business plan, monitoring execution and communicating results to senior leaders
10%
Ensures Procurement and business activities align with organizational requirements for policies, procedures, compliance, quality, cost and innovation
100%
Total
Other Duties
Member of leadership teams and company boards as appropriate
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Data Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Change Management, Compliant Spend, Continuous Improvement, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Critical Thinking, Financial Competence, Industry Analysis, Mentorship, Negotiation, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Procurement Systems, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration, Technical Credibility, Vendor ManagementSkills Required
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in procurement management
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Proven strategic sourcing experience
- Excellent negotiation skills
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