PO Lifecycle Operations (POLO) Associate with Dutch

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is growing its PO Lifecycle Operations (POLO) team in Prague. The P2P/POLO Associate manages the purchase order process and related tasks for Dutch-speaking markets, so fluency in Dutch is required. The role coordinates low- to medium-complexity PO lifecycle activities, including purchase requisition creation, routing and approval, and invoicing and payments support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day P2P/POLO operations, end-to-end PO lifecycle, accounts payable and procurement operations, meeting agreed SLAs and complying with policy and legal requirements.
• Prioritise stakeholder management and customer service, resolving discrepancies in PR/PO details and PO lifecycle tasks.
• Guide internal stakeholders on contract creation and pre-creation tasks.
• Support testing and implementation of automation and AI initiatives in the assigned area.
• Resolve purchase order issues such as pricing discrepancies or delays in services, materials or goods.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and procurement best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of business process or business operations experience.
• Fluency in English and Dutch (written and oral).
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Payments, Sourcing and Contracting and Source-to-settle processes at a high level is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong attention to detail, organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with suppliers and internal customers.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking, data analysis and purchase order management.
• Prior experience with purchasing systems such as Ariba is a plus.

What we offer

• Base pay range of CZK 542,000 to CZK 871,700.
• An annual bonus depending on pay grade and location, plus possible sales commissions.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, volunteer leave and well-being reimbursement.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and optional insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.