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. 

Specific Duties and 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. 

Position Qualifications: Required
• 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. 
• Critical skills for this position include 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 

Position Qualifications: Desired
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

Working Conditions
• General office environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• May have business travel from 0-25%.
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. 
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range:  $80,000 to $120,000
We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.
Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.