Associate Director, Operational Procurement

📋 Description

• Develop and implement processes for forecast requirements and inventory optimization across direct and indirect categories.
• Lead and develop the Operational Procurement team; manage resources and escalations.
• Design and apply procurement policies and procedures aligned with Penumbra values.
• Understand ERP, MRP, P2P, and analytics for raw material planning and order management.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement practices and drive compliance across standardized processes.
• Coordinate with Strategic Procurement, Production, Quality, and other partners to remove barriers.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field with 10+ years of material planning experience and 6+ years of direct management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP Materials Management solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to process data, analyze information, think critically, identify cause-and-effect relationships, and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

🎁 Benefits

• Collaborative team with ongoing learning and rewards.
• Work on therapies for serious diseases.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with match.
• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation accrual.
• Paid sick time in compliance with laws.
• Inclusive, mission-driven workplace.