Manager Supply Chain Procurement en Intuitive

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies for assigned categories, balancing cost performance goals with quality standards.
• Lead and develop a team to manage sourcing processes and achieve category objectives.
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives, including supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and capacity planning.
• Establish and manage contractual agreements, including pricing, quality, and master supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive innovation and support new product introductions.
• Create and implement annual cost reduction plans to meet corporate objectives.
• Support plant purchasing by implementing lean sourcing principles to optimize inventory and ensure material availability.
• Conduct strategic supplier business reviews and manage supplier scorecards.
• Lead the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) program for assigned categories, developing mitigation plans for identified risks.
• Mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes and performance.

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred). Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing across a global supply base, with experience in developing and implementing category strategies
• Demonstrated people management skills and cross-functional team leadership experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and project management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of lean principles and experience with kanban systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent negotiation abilities and a history of achieving cost savings
• Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and consistently achieve challenging goals

Wir schätzen jede Person in ihrer Individualität – unabhängig von Geschlecht, ethnischer oder sozialer Herkunft, Religion, besonderen Bedürfnissen, Alter oder sexueller Identität. Diskriminierung hat bei uns keinen Platz.

Haftungsausschluss für US-Exportkontrollen: In Übereinstimmung mit den U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)) können einige Positionen bei Intuitive Surgical US-Exportkontrollen für potenzielle Mitarbeiter unterliegen, die Staatsangehörige von Ländern sind, die derzeit einen Embargo- oder Sanktionsstatus haben.

Bestimmte Informationen, die Sie im Rahmen der Bewerbung angeben, werden verwendet, um festzustellen, ob Intuitive Surgical (i) in Ihrem Namen eine Exportlizenz von der US-Regierung einholen muss (Hinweis: Das Lizenzierungsverfahren der Regierung kann 3 bis 6+ Monate dauern) oder (ii) einen Technologiekontrollplan ("TCP") implementieren muss (Hinweis: verlängert den Einstellungsprozess in der Regel um 2 Wochen). 

Für jede intuitive Rolle, die Exportkontrollen unterliegt, hängen die endgültigen Angebote vom Erhalt einer genehmigten Exportlizenz und/oder eines ausgeführten TCP vor dem Startdatum des potenziellen Mitarbeiters ab, was flexibel sein kann oder auch nicht, und innerhalb eines Zeitrahmens, der den Einstellungsbedarf nicht unangemessen behindert. Gegebenenfalls werden die Kandidaten über die diesbezüglichen Anforderungen informiert und angewiesen