Associate Director, Operational Procurement
Penumbra
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About the opportunity
The Associate Director of Operational Procurement ensures efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, managing the procure-to-pay process, raw material planning, and source-to-contract activities.
This role maintains compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement systems while driving continuous improvement.
Working collaboratively across departments, the position forecasts needs, optimizes ordering cycles, and leads the Operational Procurement team to support seamless material and service availability.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement processes for finished goods and raw materials forecast requirements, inventory management, and ordering cycle optimization across direct and indirect categories.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Operational Procurement team, allocating tasks, managing escalations, and conducting performance reviews.
- Design and enforce procurement policies, practices, and standards aligned with company values and the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Utilize ERP, MRP, P2P, and analytics systems for raw material planning and order management execution.
- Create and implement supplier capacity assessments and internal requirement analyses, partnering with strategic procurement, engineering, quality, and production.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks, supporting procurement stability for new products transitioning to commercialization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, planning, finance, and other partners to remove barriers and drive best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, and purchasing.
- 6+ years of direct management experience or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
- Experience and proficiency with SAP Materials Management solutions and similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Nice to have
- Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or a related field.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries.
Benefits
- Annual base salary range from $148,000 to $207,000.
- Competitive compensation package including benefits and equity program where applicable.
Job details
- Location: General office environment, on-site requirement.
- Business travel: 0-25%.
- Physical requirements: Lifting up to 20 pounds, moving between buildings and floors, and extended periods of computer and office equipment use.
Application: UpVagas lists this opportunity from the hiring company or its recruitment platform. The application is completed at the original source.
