General Summary
We are establishing a dedicated Supplier Development capability within Supplier Quality Engineering focused on strategic supply chain initiatives and projects, strengthening supplier capability, and supporting long-term supply continuity and resiliency. The successful candidate will lead a growing team while in partnership with Strategic Procurement on supplier development efforts and cross-functional programs. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging organization with visibility, cross-functional influence, and long-term impact to the overall business.
Primary Responsibilities
Supplier Development & Capability Building
- Lead supplier capability development initiatives to improve quality, scalability, robustness, and long-term supplier readiness
- Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and long-term development plans aligned with Strategic Procurement strategies and Technical Engineering priorities
- Own supplier improvement activities including Kaizens, process optimization efforts, and cost reduction initiatives
- Perform supplier capability assessments and technical evaluations
- Support and execute on make versus buy analysis
Supplier Enablement
- Partner with Strategic Procurement to support:
- Category strategy and diversification efforts
- New supplier identification, qualification, and development initiatives
- Supply risk reduction initiatives and inspection programs
- Evaluation of outsource programs
- Support complex supplier programs including large qualifications, supplier expansion activities, and supplier capability growth efforts
- Lead supplier stabilization and monitoring activities for new suppliers, outsourced processes, or developing supply chains
Supply Risk Reduction
- Support supplier segmentation and risk stratification activities associated with capability, capacity, scalability, and other business continuity factors
- Participate in subtier supplier assessments and mitigation efforts, as appropriate
- Contribute technical inputs supporting long-term supply continuity initiatives
Organization Leadership
- Lead and develop a growing Supplier Development Engineering team
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and prioritization support
- Help establish operating models, engagement processes, and best practices for the Supplier Development organization
- Partner across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality functions
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
- Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
- Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
- Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
- Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
- Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
- Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
- Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
- Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
Location and Salary:
- Alameda, CA
- Annual Base Salary: $138,000 to $203,000
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical functions
- Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, process improvement, or capability development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations
- Strong technical problem solving and project leadership skills
- Experience leading initiatives with broad cross-functional impact
- Experience with supplier diversification efforts, second sourcing programs, or supplier transfer initiatives
- Experience leading supplier Kaizens and continuous improvement activities
- Experience supporting supplier capability growth, scalability, and risk reduction initiatives
- Experience with global suppliers and complex supply chains
- Experience managing teams or mentoring technical talent
- Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience
Penumbra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with immediate eligibility, alongside life and disability insurance. Feedback suggests health coverage quality is a standout element of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources indicate fully paid parental leave and on-site support for nursing parents in key locations. Feedback suggests family support policies compare favorably within med‑tech employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company postings outline paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation that increases with tenure. Feedback suggests time‑off provisions are broadly competitive when weighing total package value.
Penumbra Insights
What We Do
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant.
