2015 Procurement Leadership Development Program, Full Time – EMEA Region(Job Number: 00000SZ6)
Description
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products. Johnson & Johnson has over 250 companies and globally employs over 119,000 men and women…and each person, in a unique and special way, contributes to the well being of individuals and families around the world. Throughout our Consumer, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices and Diagnostics business segments, employees have an opportunity to make their mark as a vital player within our organization. Each of our companies provides the feel of a small company in which the talents and initiative of individuals are recognized and rewarded. At the same time, the resources of our global enterprise and the extraordinary breadth of our involvement in health care create a platform for flexible and exciting career paths.
The Europe/Middle East/Africa region is extremely important for the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies as a major world market and as a center of both clinical development and innovative marketing strategies. Rapid growth and future market potential in countries such as Russia and countries of the Middle East -- along with the dynamic re-alignment of business landscapes throughout the Region -- provide outstanding opportunities for professionals in virtually every field of business.
Our Global Procurement Organization:
"We enable growth for, with, and through the business."
Across the Johnson & Johnson companies, Procurement is strategically integrated as a driver of business value. Procurement professionals are highly-respected partners in creating and implementing processes that support the business in bringing important health and personal care solutions to people around the world. These collaborative solutions are fostered through the Procurement function building blocks of supplier-enabled innovation, supplier and spend management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier diversity and inclusion. Johnson & Johnson Procurement considers people, talent, and strong organizational health as foundational to these building blocks.
Scope and Key Responsibilities:
The Procurement Leadership Development Program (PLDP) is a two-year non-rotational program in which a new hire will begin their Procurement career in a position with one of our operating companies. Positions within: Supply Chain Procurement, Commercial or R&D Procurement, External Manufacturing, or Procurement Operations are filled by PLDP hires. Some positions will have responsibility for partnering with the Category team and Category leader in developing and implementing strategies to drive significant value from the supplier base. This includes performing environmental scans, conducting in-depth research on existing and emerging trends, identifying new technology/solutions, screening potential new suppliers and performing complex analytical studies. Roles may also involve managing relationships with a few key suppliers, developing negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations. Some roles will include process improvement projects in critical areas in support of driving greater value for the Johnson & Johnson companies. Many of these roles provide internal consulting services to adjacent functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Operations, Logistics, Legal, and Corporate Services. PLDP roles aim to provide the employee with a unique and broad perspective of Johnson & Johnson companies and markets while gaining important commercial skills.
Qualifications
A successful PLDP candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication (oral and written) skills, an ability to think strategically and creatively, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and excellent project management skills.
Must be a current MBA or business related Masters Student planning to obtain a degree between December 2014 to July 2015.
Minimum of 3 years business experience is strongly preferred.
For Supply Chain Procurement PLDP positions, relevant course work in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Logistics is preferred.
Candidates must have language fluency of the country where the assignment is located, and be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where the assignment is located.
BE VITAL in your career; Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa
Organization: Johnson & Johnson (6067)
Job Function: Administration
Description
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products. Johnson & Johnson has over 250 companies and globally employs over 119,000 men and women…and each person, in a unique and special way, contributes to the well being of individuals and families around the world. Throughout our Consumer, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices and Diagnostics business segments, employees have an opportunity to make their mark as a vital player within our organization. Each of our companies provides the feel of a small company in which the talents and initiative of individuals are recognized and rewarded. At the same time, the resources of our global enterprise and the extraordinary breadth of our involvement in health care create a platform for flexible and exciting career paths.
The Europe/Middle East/Africa region is extremely important for the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies as a major world market and as a center of both clinical development and innovative marketing strategies. Rapid growth and future market potential in countries such as Russia and countries of the Middle East -- along with the dynamic re-alignment of business landscapes throughout the Region -- provide outstanding opportunities for professionals in virtually every field of business.
Our Global Procurement Organization:
"We enable growth for, with, and through the business."
Across the Johnson & Johnson companies, Procurement is strategically integrated as a driver of business value. Procurement professionals are highly-respected partners in creating and implementing processes that support the business in bringing important health and personal care solutions to people around the world. These collaborative solutions are fostered through the Procurement function building blocks of supplier-enabled innovation, supplier and spend management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and supplier diversity and inclusion. Johnson & Johnson Procurement considers people, talent, and strong organizational health as foundational to these building blocks.
Scope and Key Responsibilities:
The Procurement Leadership Development Program (PLDP) is a two-year non-rotational program in which a new hire will begin their Procurement career in a position with one of our operating companies. Positions within: Supply Chain Procurement, Commercial or R&D Procurement, External Manufacturing, or Procurement Operations are filled by PLDP hires. Some positions will have responsibility for partnering with the Category team and Category leader in developing and implementing strategies to drive significant value from the supplier base. This includes performing environmental scans, conducting in-depth research on existing and emerging trends, identifying new technology/solutions, screening potential new suppliers and performing complex analytical studies. Roles may also involve managing relationships with a few key suppliers, developing negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations. Some roles will include process improvement projects in critical areas in support of driving greater value for the Johnson & Johnson companies. Many of these roles provide internal consulting services to adjacent functional areas such as Marketing, R&D, Operations, Logistics, Legal, and Corporate Services. PLDP roles aim to provide the employee with a unique and broad perspective of Johnson & Johnson companies and markets while gaining important commercial skills.
Qualifications
A successful PLDP candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication (oral and written) skills, an ability to think strategically and creatively, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and excellent project management skills.
Must be a current MBA or business related Masters Student planning to obtain a degree between December 2014 to July 2015.
Minimum of 3 years business experience is strongly preferred.
For Supply Chain Procurement PLDP positions, relevant course work in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Logistics is preferred.
Candidates must have language fluency of the country where the assignment is located, and be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where the assignment is located.
BE VITAL in your career; Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa
Organization: Johnson & Johnson (6067)
Job Function: Administration