At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.   EMEA Category Manager – Transportation Location: Prague Contract: full-time, permanent Johnson and Johnson is recruiting a Manager, Global Transportation, to join our TEAM! This role manages the development of category strategy and sourcing of transportation services for all Johnson & Johnson business segments. Role requires lead interactions with strategic suppliers to build relationships, data review and analysis, supplier performance governance and negotiations. The position involves providing clear communication and precise guidance for sourcing activities with internal customers and colleagues, fostering a positive working environment for the professionals and suppliers involved. The position must shape, connect and lead resources to deliver on key projects. The Manager-Category Lead’s scope of responsibilities include: + Develop and drive the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community. + Developing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a specific category or categories of spend that will effectively meet the long-range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for J&J + Interface directly with CEO’s and other supplier leadership to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost. + Understands operational considerations. Identifies business demand requirements and partners with Business Engagement Leads to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage. + Understand long range requirements of the business partners and engage in strategic planning and partnering to ensure alignment + Demonstrated project management and leadership experience in leading cross functional/cross company projects is required + Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments + Build and maintain relationships throughout JNJ that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of optimal approaches and solutions + Develop deep 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 + Identify, develop and direct the implementation of Procurements goals and category strategies, based on deep subject matter expertise and an informal understanding of industry/market dynamics + Escalate issues that may impact the Global Procurement organization. Major Duties & Responsibilities: 20% + Develop and execute Procurement strategies that are aligned with the business/sector needs 30% + Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations 20% + Ensure execution of category strategies to include sourcing strategy execution, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets 20% + Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles 10% + Lead team meetings and provide updates to Global Procurement Leadership **Qualifications** Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree + Minimum Required Years of Related Experience: 6 + Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices and core Procurement areas of focus (Spend Management: Category Management and Supplier Management). + Leadership, communication, influencing, collaboration and talent development skills are required + Able to prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary. + Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues + Customer Orientation (building and maintaining strong relationships with J&J Management + Project management skills + Business Acumen + Strong verbal and written communication skill + Ability to continuously improve the organization Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Strong level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.) + Strong level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community + Ability to influence and understand differing needs of stakeholders (e.g., businesses, Procurement LT, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain) This is what awaits YOU at J&J: + An opportunity to be part of a global market leader. + A dynamic and inspiring working environment. + Many opportunities to work on ambitious projects and assignments. + An opportunity to participate in employee engagement activities on a voluntary basis based on individual preference + Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development. Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”