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

Job Function:

Procurement

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Sourcing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

US345 MA Danvers - 22 Cherry Hill Dr

Job Description:

Abiomed is recruiting for a Buyer/Planner to join in Danvers, MA.

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/.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan purchases for assigned products, projects, and commodities and negotiate and implement appropriate buying methods preferably Kanban. Develop Purchase Requisition per procedural requirements and Product Specifications, issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and expedite deliveries as required. Request bids from suppliers as needed

• Maintain, monitor, and enhance the internal Kanban system to continuously meet production requirements. Use various tools like MRP to make sure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Maintain and publish accurate tracking systems to keep all stakeholders informed of any potential disruptions in the supply chain.

• Working closely with Supplier Engineers, develop alliances with Abiomed suppliers to manage supplier performance, and develop plans to alleviate any supply chain risks.

• Assist Supplier Engineers to identify and qualify suppliers and negotiate the best price for products/services

• Input purchasing data into SAP for the assigned commodity and ensure that all required procurement data fields are correct and up to date in SPA

• Resolve invoicing and receiving issues with suppliers

• Provide forecasts to suppliers on quarterly basis using MRP and Abiomed business plans

• Actively participate in MRB and ensure timely disposition of rejected material from supplier and assist SE/Engineering/Mfg. Engineering/Quality on corrective action and recovery plan.

• Establish standard cost for purchased items and maintain the standard cost files.

• Using market knowledge to mitigate obsolescence risks; proactively seek information to predict, understand, and analyze obsolescence risks and develop appropriate strategies.

• Help with other activities as needed to support production and the team.

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of work experience in purchasing, materials planning and supply chain management. Medical device experience preferred

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience is preferred

• Very strong communication skills to influence external and internal suppliers and customers to minimize and eliminate all supply chain risks

• Good problem-solving skills to resolve planning and procurement as well as supplier issues

• Knowledge of LEAN, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Green Belt a plus

• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks and demonstrate flexibility in a changing business environment. Models a positive can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and company-wide

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate a strong commitment and dedication to the organization on a consistent basis

• Willing to travel as needed

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $108,800 to $147,200.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. 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 (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on March 31, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.