Procurement Buyer II

Penumbra, Inc.

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.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeAlameda • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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).

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Hard Skills & Tools

ERP Purchase Order executionpurchasing processingMaterial Master Data managementcost efficienciesquality management systemcompliance principlesreport preparation

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationattention to detailorganizational skillscollaboration