[Remote] Senior Contract Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases. They are seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to process contract requests, ensure compliance with HCC requirements, and maintain relationships with business partners.

Responsibilities

• Processing all contract requests and ensuring that HCC requirements are met
• Establish relationships with Business Partners and support training
• Responsible for entering contract requests into eMarketPlace (eMP) / CMx system
• Create and support vendor enrollments in APEX
• Initiate, complete and track status of Totality/Request Navigator transactions and HCC approval
• Ensure close out of activities when contracts are complete
• Provide metrics on contracts processed and cycle times
• Responsible for maintaining contractual compliance and escalation of compliance issues to the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Associate Director Contract Management (example: HCC deviations)
• Monitor PO funding, contract renewal dates and assist in troubleshooting with the Accounts Payable process
• Update the Neuroscience TA Contract Management System (NTCMS) in SharePoint as required; ensure that NTCMS fields are current with the corresponding fields in contracting systems
• As required, create check requisitions in the ARIBA system
• Represent the Neuroscience TA in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives as needed
• Manage the aCREW Process

Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business or related field required unless education is sufficiently supplemented with previous experience in J&J contracting and procurement systems
• Must have the ability to deal with all levels of an organization and have excellent oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skills in developing strong business relationships with clients and vendors, managing budgets
• Must be able to work effectively independently and partner in a team environment
• Previous experience with ARIBA, APEX, Totality, Request Navigator, SharePoint and MS Office is preferred
• Business Data Analysis
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Commodity Risk Management
• Communication
• Contract Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Innovation
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Program Management
• Report Writing
• RFx Management
• Risk Management
• Supplier Collaboration
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Selection

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Company Overview