The Ground Transportation Category Manager will be responsible for supporting the LATAM Logistics Procurement Category Leadership in managing the execution of the Global category strategies for the spend for Johnson & Johnson Companies. This individual will monitor, analyze and report on the organization's activities and ability to deliver against targets for financial performance, quality, and service and compliance adherence.
The Category Associate's scope of responsibilities includes:
- Assist in developing and driving the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
- Assist in executing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a specific category or sub-categories of spend to ensure they effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JNJ
- Interface directly with supplier management to assure alignment of JNJ's objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost
- Partners with Regional Category Leads to deliver annual value improvements, Sourcing events and drives competitive advantage.
- Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
- Assist with supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
- Escalate issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization
**Qualifications**
Broad-based understanding of core Procurement areas of focus regarding Supplier Management
- Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
- Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver
- Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives
- Demonstrated Credo mind-set and behavior-Able to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)
- Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment
- Sense of urgency and organization.
Key Working relationships:
- Global/Regional Procurement Category Leadership
- Segment/Business Unit Financial Management
- Regional Senior leaders for suppliers
- External alliance organizations and associations
**Primary Location**
Brazil-São Paulo-São Paulo
- **Organization**
J&J do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos para Saúde Ltda. (7600)
**Job Function**
Operations
**Requisition ID**
W