Job Opportunities in Colombia

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We are searching for the best talent for Lead Transportation Procurement LATAM (12 MONTHS) to be in Bogota, Colombia
Purpose: Reporting to the Manager - Regional Category Leader Transportation Procurement LATAM, the Lead –Transportation Procurement will be responsible for leading or supporting regional and/or global projects for J&J, with focus in Med Tech organization. In addition, the role will be supporting the regional Transportation Procurement organization goals and objectives
You will be responsible for:

• Ensure procurement needs of Transportation Procurement Category are met in a timely and cost-effective manner across all Franchises and business units with particular focus on LATAM Med Tech projects. Support Deliver manage business continuity with Logistics Providers, resolve issues and concerns and communicate risks and progress updates to all stakeholders as required (including but not limited to pricing escalations).
• Lead and execute specific regional Transportation sourcing events in terms of aligning scope, deliverables, and RACI with the regional or global Deliver and Make team. Sourcing event planning, execution, milestone reporting and stakeholder management in line with Procurement policies and standards (including partnering with J&J Supplier Contracting Services and Legal for contract execution).
• Lead or support Transportation Procurement Strategy and/or Deliver portfolio initiatives based on OGSM priorities. Including but not limited to: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) / Supplier Enabled Innovation (SEI) / Continuous Improvement initiatives; Logistics network, mode, or go-to-market changes; Logistics cost to serve initiatives; New Product or Service launches.
• Contribute to delivery of core Transportation Procurement Targets and Road Map including:

Delivery of annual CIP Cost Reduction/Action and Cost Avoidance Targets in line with Business Plan Commitments.
Shape the pipeline by contributing / inputting sourcing event ideas and innovation initiatives for BP and LRFP cycles.
Delivery of Transportation procurement targets with regards to Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.
Maintain all associated Transportation Procurement Portfolio Project Status reports, Resource Tracker and CIP / Planisware reporting.
Ensure Contractual Compliance with J&J Policies, e.g., zero expired contracts.
Compliance with local legislation and laws, supporting any related activities as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc Degree in Procurement/Logistics/Supply Chain/Life Sciences (or similar)
• Prior work experience in a Logistics, Procurement or Sourcing environment with thorough understanding of logistics operations – both warehousing and transportation services.
• Knowledge of healthcare and/or logistics industry / logistics service providers.
• Strong Leadership, Influencing, Collaboration and Communication/Presentation skills are required.
• Pro-active with the ability to show creativity/innovation in developing cost effective new approaches and resolving issues.
• Ability to influence and coordination of large matrixed and/or virtual teams.
• Well organized, highly numerate with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and data management skills. Highly proficient in Excel/Knowledge or Sourcing Tools (e.g., Scout).
• Self-motivated with capability of working independently and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written & spoken) with excellent communication & negotiation skills (written & verbal).
• Strong Project Management skills.