Specialist, Source-to-contract, Emea

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Prague, Czech Republic

This role is for a Specialist in Source-to-Contract within the EMEA region for Johnson & Johnson's Global Services Procurement division. The primary focus is on the operational execution of strategic sourcing plans, including contract negotiation, authoring, management, and cost reduction strategies. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. A key responsibility is to support the development and implementation of AI initiatives within the procurement function.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conducts the day-to-day operations of the Source-to-Contract function, including sourcing event management, price and other contract terms negotiation, contract drafting and execution, and stakeholder management activities. Delivers against defined Service Levels.
  2. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and company policies and procedures.
  3. Collaborates with multiple departments in the development and execution of strategies and plans that improve the organizations profitability and competitive position, utilizing market intelligence and risk assessments.
  4. Drives continuous improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in assigned area of responsibility.
  5. Supports development and implementation of automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within assigned area of responsibility.

Skills

Required

  • Procurement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Supplier Management
  • English fluency

Nice to have

  • Contract Management
  • Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication
  • Cross-Functional Communications
  • Requisition-to-pay processes
  • Source-to-settle processes
  • Sourcing
  • Category management
  • R2P
  • Accounts Payable
  • Shared Services Industry experience
  • MBA or further advanced degree
  • Fluency in another language