Jr Buyer Co-Op

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:
Career Programs

Job Sub Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:
Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:
Milpitas, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

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.

Terms: Jan to Jun 2027 (Flexible depending on the candidate's actual availability)

Location: Milpitas, California.

On-site only.

Position Summary

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.

Key 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,...