Procurement MBA/MS Leadership Development Program
The Johnson & Johnson Procurement Leadership Development Program (PLDP) offers
you hands-on experience in negotiating, contracting, and managing supplier
relationships, as well as process improvement and analytics. At the same time,
you can gain high-level exposure to senior management, important training in
leadership development, and cross-functional networking opportunities.
If you’re a recent MBA/MS graduate who’s looking for an accelerated pathway to
leadership opportunities, then we invite you to explore PLDP.
On this page, you can learn about PLDP program benefits, training,
coaching and development, and post-program expectations.
You’ll also find information on the qualities we seek
in candidates, and information about the application process.
View PLDP opportunities by clicking the link below.
PLDP
Positions*
* Opportunities may only be listed during the months of August through October
each year.
Program Benefits
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Individual plans are developed based on a participant’s career objectives,
development goals, and past professional/academic experiences
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Experiences, exposure, and immersion opportunities for a wide range of
procurement functions, projects, and strategy executions
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Focus on development of competencies and skill sets that will be required for
tomorrow’s leaders within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
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Exposure to procurement practices and challenges across businesses and
business segments
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Training
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In the Experience, Exposure, and Immersion Model
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"Experience" includes procurement training in negotiations, contracting, and
supplier relationship management; in leading, developing, and managing people;
and in working in cross-functional teams with professionals from operations,
finance, marketing, or other areas
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"Exposure" includes senior management presentations and one-on-one meetings,
networking, and mentoring within Johnson & Johnson, as well as engagement with
senior management and with key supplier partners
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"Immersion" includes the PLDP project, graduate recruiting, and practical
assignments as a component of personal development plan
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Coaching and Development
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Supervisors provide coaching and development
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Each participant is assigned a mentor to provide ongoing guidance throughout
the program
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Qualities We Seek in PLDP Candidates
We’re looking for candidates with the potential to become successful at senior
management levels within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. If you
have strong skills in the areas of communication, strategic thinking, and
interpersonal relationships, along with the ability to influence, motivate,
and lead others effectively, then we invite you to explore and apply for
placement within the Procurement Leadership Development Program.
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Application Process
Each year we conduct a concentrated review of PLDP applications between August
and October.
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