About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for Indirect Services Procurement Trainee to be in LATAM (Brazil or Colombia). Purpose: At J&J, we believe in the power of building our talent, from early-in-career to senior leadership. To support this, we have enterprise leadership development programs across our sectors and functions that develop talent by immersing them in practical, real-world business experiences, building critical leadership and functional skills through rotational assignments, in-depth trainings, and continuous coaching.] You will be responsible for: 1. Negotiation Execution: o Lead negotiations for simple contract renewals, spot buys, and medium complexity sourcing, ensuring driven pricing and favorable contract terms. 2. New Supplier Implementation / relationship maintenance: o Assist in onboarding new suppliers by evaluating their capabilities and ensuring they meet interpersonal needs. Help optimize supplier relationships and performance. 3. Contract Maintenance: o Be responsible for procurement contracts, formalizing any new terms and ensuring compliance with agreements across LATAM. 4. Report Control and Automation: o Build automated processes for generating accurate and timely reports and dashboards to support decision-making in procurement. 5. Spend Control Projects: o Lead projects to control spending and improve data accuracy, collaborating with partners to enhance spend visibility. 6. Process Optimization: o Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and implement solutions to simplify workflows and increase productivity. 7. Community Engagement: o Support and participate in volunteer initiatives as part of the Procurement Cares program, encouraging team involvement in community service. **Qualifications** + A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. + Sophisticated English level – Spanish will be a plus + Strong leadership, communication, influencing, teamwork. + Customer Orientation (building and maintaining positive relationships with J&J senior management). + Able to dynamically prioritize requests and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when vital. + Ability to show critical thinking and project management skills.