Jr Buyer Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson • Milpitas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CO-OP Program is a six-month program focused on providing college students with practical industrial experience in Surgical Vision operations. It allows students to develop leadership, technical and communication skills as well as broaden their understanding of the concepts learned in the classroom by implementing with Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Planning team. Co-op program participant roles include production operations, warehouse operation, data analysis, project management support, problem solving, active business partnering and developing innovative methods to improve job metrics and processes.

The Junior Buyer Co-op will support the Procurement organization by managing and resolving invoice mismatches accurately and in a timely manner. This role helps ensure suppliers are paid according to agreed terms, protects supplier relationships, and reduces the risk of credit holds that could disrupt the supply of materials or services. Working closely with Buyers, Accounts Payable, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, the co-op will investigate discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, receipts, pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation. The co-op will also analyze recurring issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor of Sciences
• Preferred majors are Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance
• A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Currently in their junior/senior year.
• Must have transportation to and from work daily.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in projects or other activities.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to drive projects/tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize projects and tasks.
• Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel.
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
• Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Basic Procurement and Purchasing Concepts
• Basic Account Payable Principles
• ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Root-cause analysis tools
• Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications with proficiency in Excel.
• Participation in campus/community service activities

Responsibilities

• Monitor open invoice mismatches and prioritize cases based on aging, payment due date, supplier impact, and risk of credit hold.
• Investigate price, quantity, purchase order, goods-receipt, tax, freight, and other invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Buyers, Accounts Payable, Receiving, suppliers, and other stakeholders to obtain information and drive timely resolution.
• Follow each mismatch through closure and maintain clear, accurate records of status, actions, decisions, and supporting documentation.
• Escalate overdue or high-risk issues promptly to the appropriate Buyer or manager.
• Communicate professionally with suppliers regarding invoice status, missing information, and required corrective actions.
• Analyze mismatch data to identify recurring trends, suppliers, categories, and process breakdowns.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis and distinguish isolated errors from systemic issues.
• Recommend and help implement corrective and preventive actions, such as purchase-order accuracy improvements, receiving discipline, supplier guidance, or workflow updates.
• Develop routine metrics and reports on backlog, aging, resolution time, recurrence, and supplier impact.
• Document standard work or job aids.
• Perform other purchasing and procurement support activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Company sponsored employee medical benefits
• Sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year (up to 56 hours for employees in Washington State)
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern