Johnson & JohnsonSenior Polo Associate
Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Polo Associate in Taguig, Philippines. Level rates it ; you can apply on Johnson & Johnson.
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- The posting mentions procurement, purchase order management and accounts payable among its tools and skills.
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Manage purchase order lifecycles, accounts payable, and procurement operations with strong stakeholder communication.
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 jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
ProcurementJob Sub Function:
Contract & Processing ServicesJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), PhilippinesJob Description:
A detail-oriented POLO Associate is required to manage the purchase order process and ancillary tasks associated with the PO lifecycle, on behalf of and in partnership with key sector stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating PO lifecycle activities including purchase requisition creation, routing and approval; invoicing and payments support, ensuring that PRs/POs are processed efficiently and accurately. This role requires a high degree of customer care, maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
40% Conducts the day-to-day operations of POLO responsibilities; end-to-end PO lifecycle management, Accounts Payable, procurement operations and cross-functional capabilities involvement (where required), ensuring service delivery based upon the agreed SLAs, while ensuring policy and legal compliance.
40% Prioritize stakeholder management and customer service. Engage directly with stakeholders on a routine basis with a focus on high quality service delivery, to ensure transparency on all elements of PR/PO lifecycle management; confirm PR/PO details, conduct all PO lifecycle tasks, and resolve any discrepancies.
20% Provide guidance and direction to internal stakeholders on contract creation, HCC needs, due diligence requests, etc. part of activities which need to be completed prior or during the PO lifecycle management.
Other Duties
- Support development and implementation of automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within assigned area of responsibility.
- Resolve issues related to purchase orders, such as discrepancies in pricing or services / materials delays.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in procurement.
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
Required Years of Related Experience:
3-4 years previous business process / business operations experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal customers with an emphasis on the customer experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring high-quality results / positive outcomes.
- Prior experience in purchasing systems (i.e. Ariba or equivalent) is a plus.
- Fluency in English (written & oral) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Area of Study: Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Payments or Sourcing and Contracting processes and Source-to-settle operations at a high level is preferred. Proficiency in English (written and oral) and one other language for the respective region supported may be preferred.
Key Working Relationships
Internal
Business stakeholders/customers; Enabling J&J functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, HCC)
External
Suppliers
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Behavior, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Commodity Risk Management, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Innovation, Negotiation, Office Administration, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management, Report Writing, RFx Management, Risk Management, Supplier Collaboration, Vendor SelectionHow we rate this
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