Procurement Process Excellence Lead

The Procurement Process Excellence Lead supports optimization of Penumbra's procurement practices by developing mechanisms, implementing strategies, identifying risks/trends, and applying advanced systems knowledge. The Lead demonstrates advanced knowledge of procurement systems and KPIs by contributing to operational continuity and improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to optimize procurement operations and achieve long-term goals; Collect and analyze data related to current and future state procurement processes and performance; Monitor supplier, inventory, and spend performance metrics and trends to identify risk and support operational excellence; Develop mechanisms for measuring and aligning key metrics with finance and production; Apply advanced knowledge of ERP, P2P, AP, Planning and other fundamental solutions to support raw material planning and procure to pay processes; Understand and consistently apply key performance metrics for procurement operations including OTIF, MAPE, and other relevant indicators of procurement and supply chain health; Independently document existing processes to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing and maintains or updates process and procedure documentation as required; Identify continuous improvement projects across the procurement processes that encourage innovation and proactive problem-solving; Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures; Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company; Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures; Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations or equivalent combination of education and or demonstrated experience; Experience with SAP Materials Management solutions; Demonstrate consistent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; Proficiency in procurement and supply chain solutions and systems, data and process analysis, and communication; 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, solve complex problems; High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Proficiency in supply chain software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential; Proficiency in SAP Materials management or similar ERP; Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously; Formulate and report analysis using quantitative and qualitative analytic skills using spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and business intelligence solutions (e.g. Power BI); Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Nice to have

Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

Benefits

Competitive compensation package plus benefits and equity program, when applicable; Collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded; Opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases; Generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)