Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services
High Wycombe
Our Company
Caring for the world, one person at a time inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science – bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson has more than 265 operating companies in more than 60 countries, with approximately 127,000 employees. Our worldwide headquarters is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.
What will you be doing?
The Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services will be responsible for managing the contract execution process, from receipt of the contract request through supplier signature, including interfacing with the business partner (internal and external customers) for such activities as initial proposal discussion and Q&A for medium and highly complex agreement types.
In addition, the Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services is responsible for performing review of contract requests, gathering any additional required information, choosing and populating appropriate templates, driving supplier negotiations, managing redlines/contract draft versions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures in processing contract requests and engaging the appropriate support as needed. This individual will develop strong, value-added working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers and demonstrate sound management of assigned contracts.
The types of contracts they will process include (but are not limited to) Master Services Agreements, consulting agreements, market research and outcomes research agreements, confidentiality agreements, certain licensing agreements and other general and Healthcare Compliance related agreements. The engagements will have financial impact that range from several thousand to several million dollars. This individual will be responsible for acting as a Subject Matter Expert for Supplier Contracts and will be the point of review for all complex redline and edit recommendations. This individual will review and approve recommendations prior to referral to the Subject Matter Expert, such as the legal department.
Key responsibilities
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert within team, and with cross functional stakeholders
- Provides guidance to cross functional stakeholders
- Acts as the first point of review of contracts in order to determine the acceptability of Supplier red lines before escalation to subject manner experts
- Managing the contract execution process, from receipt of the contract request through supplier signature for medium to complex agreement types
- Identifying and Implementing Continuous Improvement Activities
- Acting as an agent for change in terms of participating in various projects to help better Supplier Contracting Services
The Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services will participate in decision making exercises as well as manage and prioritise a high volume of complex business matters in a highly matrixed and team oriented environment. They will also provide SME escalation support as needed and expertise to business partners and associated teams. This individual will demonstrate a sound understanding of the contract preparation, review and negotiation process. They will collaborate with Contract Attorneys, Procurement, HCC, Finance, and other support organizations in order to accomplish this task.
The Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services will assist in establishing, maintaining, and training on processes for contract review and approval and other internal audit and HCC requirements. This individual may also assist in developing business strategic initiatives, implementing process improvements and identifying solutions that resolve long cycle times as well as deviations to policies and associated activities.
The Senior Specialist, Supplier Contracting Services should possess strong team work skills such as relationship management, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, problem solving and organizational skills. They must be able to demonstrate virtual contract project team ability. Additionally, the Contract Specialist should be able to provide consultation and negotiation support to business partners.
The Senior Specialist should possess a working knowledge of company business and subject matter, as well as an understanding of business requirements and their impact on contract terms & conditions. Good problem solving ability and administrative skills are required.
Contract formation, preparation, review and negotiation skills are required. The ability to interpret basic contract provisions and determine acceptability consistent with company policy is required. Skills with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are required. Superior communication skills with the ability to quickly and positively influence others is required. A proven ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers is required. The ability to coach and train others on contracting is required. The ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making with little input from manager is required.
Qualifications, skills and attributes
- A bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate with significant experience in Commercial Contracting, sourcing or related business experience is preferred
- Experience in negotiating agreements with suppliers is required
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and contract management certification is preferred.
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