Procurement Buyer II

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Buyer II manages the order process from purchase order through payment for assigned part numbers, commodities and/or suppliers. This role supports the business to procure goods and services from vendors and suppliers, negotiate terms and prices where required, and maintain records of purchases.

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

Nice To Haves

• Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

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.

Benefits

• 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
• paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees