PO Lifecycle Operations (POLO) Senior Associate (multiple openings)

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Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Contract & Processing Services

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Prague, Czechia

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is excited to announce the growth of our PO Lifecycle Operations (POLO) Team in Prague!
A detail-oriented PO Lifecycle Operations Senior Associate is required to manage the purchase order process and ancillary tasks associated with the PO lifecycle, on behalf of and in partnership with key sector stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating PO lifecycle activities including purchase requisition creation, routing and approval; invoicing and payments support, ensuring that PRs/POs are processed efficiently and accurately. This role requires a high degree of customer care, maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.  

 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

 

40%

Conducts the day-to-day operations of POLO responsibilities; end-to-end PO lifecycle management, Accounts Payable, procurement operations and cross-functional capabilities involvement (where required), ensuring service delivery based upon the agreed SLAs, while ensuring policy and legal compliance. 

  

40%

Prioritize stakeholder management and customer service.  Engage directly with stakeholders on a routine basis with a focus on high quality service delivery, to ensure transparency on all elements of PR/PO lifecycle management; confirm PR/PO details, conduct all PO lifecycle tasks, and resolve any discrepancies.

20%

Provide guidance and direction to internal stakeholders on contract creation, HCC needs, due diligence requests, etc. part of activities which need to be completed prior or during the PO lifecycle management.

Other Duties:

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

• Resolve issues related to purchase orders, such as discrepancies in pricing or services / materials delays. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in procurement. 

 

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. 

Required Years of Related Experience:      

• 3-4 years previous business process / business operations experience  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills. 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal customers with an emphasis on the customer experience. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring high-quality results / positive outcomes. 

• Prior experience in purchasing systems (i.e. Ariba or equivalent) is a plus.  

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

Preferred Minimum Education:   

• Bachelor’s Degree                                   

Preferred Area of Study:

• Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Payments or Sourcing and Contracting processes and Source-to-settle operations at a high level is preferred.  

• Proficiency in English (written and oral) and one other language for the respective region supported, may be preferred.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Business stakeholders/customers; Enabling J&J functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, HCC)

• External: Suppliers

Required Skills:

Communication, Purchase Order Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Commodity Risk Management, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Innovation, Negotiation, Office Administration, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management, Report Writing, RFx Management, Risk Management, Supplier Collaboration

  

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

Kč704,000.00 - Kč1,135,050.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.