Senior Team Lead, Payments, EMEA

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: Procurement Job Sub Function: Procurement Business Engagement Leads Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Prague, Czechia Job Description: Senior Team Lead, Payments, EMEA   The Senior Team Lead, Payments, will ensure that the Regional GS (Global Services) Procurement Payments & Experience organisation delivers results in support of the Global Services, OneProcurement and Johnson & Johnson business strategy and objectives. The role works directly with the business, GS Procurement Source-to-Contract team, and the broader procurement function to ensure a seamless experience for the requestor/business partner when engaging with the procurement process. This role supervises individual contributors and/or Supervisors and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Leads processes and assignments for the AP team and supports organizational objectives and business goals. The Senior Team Lead, Payments, defines project terms to meet objectives and goals of the Payments function and serves as a point of contact for the team.

Supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Conducts the day-to-day operations of the Payments function. Delivering based upon the agree SLAs and ensuring policy, tax, local and legal statutory compliance Executes strategies that aim to reduce costs, optimize processes and experience, and mitigate risks. Responsible for managing operational aspects of their team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within expected standards. Collaborates with multiple departments in the development and execution of strategies and plans that improve the organizations profitability and competitive position, utilizing market intelligence and risk assessments. Drives continuous improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency in assigned area of responsibility. Supports development and implementation of automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives within assigned area of responsibility. Create Value by establishing and nurturing strong relationships with key business partners and peers with a view to pro-actively understand and constructively influence their needs and expectations. Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent University degree is required. An MBA or further advanced degree is preferred.   Experience and Skills: Required: 4-6 years of Procurement, Finance, or other relevant business experience Collaboration, Communication & Influencing Skills: Should be regarded as a constructive player in various teams within the company and outside. Should have the requisite communication skills to communicate & influence objectives and then develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally to achieve them. Learning Agility & Openness to Change Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Preferred: Good understanding of Requisition-to-pay and