Role Summary
Commercial Procurement Co-op at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Support the Innovative Medicine Procurement Organization from Raritan, NJ, Titusville, NJ, or Spring House, PA, contributing to strategic acquisition of goods and services for J&J Innovative Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Support the R&D Procurement or Commercial Procurement teams in strategic procurement activities.
- Contribute to implementation and achievement of organizational goals with a multinational, international team approach.
- Lead special projects across the team, including category strategy development and execution.
- Support procurement activities across multiple categories.
- Manage supplier relationships and identify supplier innovation opportunities.
- Conduct competitive sourcing events, process improvements, and spending analyses.
- Track key performance indicators and support functional initiatives.
- Apply data-driven insights to inform sourcing decisions and supplier evaluations.
- Explore and recommend innovative digital tools to enhance procurement processes and supplier collaboration.
Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited university for the duration of the co-op assignment, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Completion of undergraduate freshman year is required
- Pursuing a degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with data analytics tools and techniques
- Technological curiosity and a proactive approach to exploring digital solutions in procurement
- Ability to work in a matrixed environment with rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while delivering results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization features
- Must be a self-starter who works independently while contributing to team goals
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) and adhere to J&J’s Flex policy (minimum 3 days/week in office)
- Local travel may be required; candidates must provide their own transportation
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future
Skills
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
- Supply chain and procurement knowledge
- Communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams
- Digital tools and data analytics proficiency
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, pursuing in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field
Additional Requirements
- Local travel may be required; own transportation
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without future sponsorship