Hybrid Procurement Buyer II

at Penumbra, Inc.

• Job title: Procurement Buyer II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $75,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Alameda, United States

About the role

• Procurement Buyer II managing order processes and supplier negotiations at Penumbra, Inc., a healthcare company. Collaborating cross-functionally to optimize procurement of goods and services in a hybrid workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP Purchase Order execution process and maintain accurate records in the system by appropriately applying policies and procedures.
• Manage incoming requisitions for accuracy and completeness and communicate with Requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers as needed before placing Purchase Orders.
• Prepare accurate and complete Purchase Orders; confirms proper authorization.
• Manage Purchase Order process from creation through payment by working with supplier(s); manage expedited orders in conjunction with business requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers.
• Communicate and resolve routine discrepancies (quantity, delivery timing, price, packing slip, certificate of compliance etc.) with supplier while engaging with business stakeholders and/or Scheduling team as needed.
• Manage Material Master Data related to assigned part numbers (MOQ’s, Safety Stock Level, ROP Level, Lead Times, Velocity Codes, Service Levels) to ensure proper scheduling.
• Align with Strategic Procurement and Procurement Schedulers to optimize purchasing process, cost efficiencies and procurement of materials and/or services.
• As appropriate, communicate effectively with receiving, IQC and other business stakeholders.
• Review and help prepare reports related to assigned commodities, suppliers and/or part number to manage open POs, payment issues.
• 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 or related field with 2+ years of supply chain experience, or equivalent combination of education and or demonstrated experience
• Knowledge of purchasing processing
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A 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).