Strategic Associate Director, Operational Procurement

Penumbra, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

11 company holidays per year

15+ days vacation per year

Paid sick time

Job summary

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA, seeks Associate Director of Operational Procurement to lead procurement operations, material planning, and supplier enablement.

This role requires hands-on experience with SAP, Coupa, MRP, and P2P systems, and strong team leadership to drive continuous improvements across procurement. The successful candidate will oversee direct/indirect procurement processes, optimize inventory, mitigate shortages, and collaborate with AP/Finance, IT, and production teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field; 10+ years in material planning, inventory management, and purchasing.
• 6+ years of managing direct reports or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes for meeting forecast requirements and optimize ordering cycles across direct/indirect categories.
• Lead and develop the Operational Procurement team, allocate tasks, report progress, and resolve escalations.
• Design and apply procurement policies, standards, and procedures aligned with Penumbra values.

Skills

Procurement operations

Material planning

Inventory management

Purchasing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP Materials Management

MRP

P2P systems

Job description

Penumbra, Inc. in Alameda, CA, seeks Associate Director of Operational Procurement to lead procurement operations, material planning, and supplier enablement.

This role requires hands-on experience with SAP, Coupa, MRP, and P2P systems, and strong team leadership to drive continuous improvements across procurement. The successful candidate will oversee direct/indirect procurement processes, optimize inventory, mitigate shortages, and collaborate with AP/Finance, IT, and production teams to