10+ years of supply chain experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of savings
Experience with strategic sourcing principles and category strategy development
Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, particularly Excel
Knowledge of kanban systems and lean principles
Effective project management skills in fast-paced settings
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Responsibilities
Manage supply chain for direct materials suppliers to ensure business continuity
Lead cross-functional category teams and meetings
Develop long-term supplier strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders
Co-lead supplier selection processes and identify core supply bases
Align sourcing strategies with new product development to ensure material availability
Conduct supplier performance reviews and scorecarding
Develop risk mitigation plans and capacity assessments for suppliers
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages including base pay and incentives
Opportunities for professional development and training
Mentorship within the supply chain organization
Potential for travel to domestic and international suppliers
Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on health and safety
Full Job Description
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
Manages supply chain of assigned direct materials suppliers and parts to support business continuity and optimization, including sourcing, development of category strategy roadmaps, negotiating contracts, analyzing spend, creating inventory management strategies, gathering commodity intelligence, and managing supplier performance; may include limited management of purchase orders.
Leads cross-functional category team(s)
Identifies and may implement key Global Supply Chain initiatives
Essential Job Duties
Category Management
Provides cross-functional team leadership within assigned category(ies); leads cross-functional category team meetings
Collaborates with manager and cross-functional peers to create long-term supplier strategies and roadmaps. Engages with internal stakeholders to develop and influence category strategy that aligns with long-term business objectives.
Co-leads direct procurement supplier selection process with collaboration from Supplier Engineering and guidance from manager. Leverages knowledge of strategic sourcing practices to identify a core supply base able to offer lowest total cost of ownership and high-quality product while identifying value improvement opportunities.
Collaborates with manager to align production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of new product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/categories to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with long term vision for the category / business
Prioritizes category team projects in collaboration with manager and ensures team goals and objectives are achieved
Leverages knowledge of commodity trends to propose strategies and educate stakeholders
Develops and presents category strategy reviews
Supplier Performance Management
Leads supplier scorecarding and supplier business reviews for assigned suppliers
Proactively collaborates with supply base and procurement team to understand and communicate demand changes and minimize excess inventory or material shortages
Leads continuous improvement efforts needed with suppliers
Escalates issues with supplier executive leadership with support and guidance of manager
Risk and Capacity Management
Develops mitigation plans and programs for assigned suppliers and critical sub-tier suppliers; collaborates with manager and cross-functional peers to drive implementation
Leads capacity assessments for assigned suppliers and critical sub-tier suppliers; anticipates long-term risks and installs proactive mitigations
May serve as project manager for key supplier capacity or risk mitigation initiatives
Leverages problem solving skills and develops counter-measures to implement long-term solutions to identified problems
Contract and Cost Management
Establishes contractual agreements with suppliers and amendments to existing agreements
Negotiates long-term volume pricing, risk mitigation, and capacity agreements with key suppliers to support Intuitive's volume growth
Reviews, administers, and manages long-term purchase order and delivery commitments to designated suppliers as necessary to support production and/or sales requirements within the business
Leads identification and implementation of cost reduction ideas to achieve year-over-year cost goals within assigned category(ies)
Operational Management
Supports plant purchasing by leading negotiations with suppliers to adopt and implement lean sourcing principles to enable 100% material availability and optimization of on-hand inventory levels
Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on-time delivery, quality, risk management, inventory velocity, and cost reduction)
May lead change management/change order implementation for complex projects
Supports master data integrity for suppliers and parts
Mentors colleagues within the supply chain organization. Identifies process and training improvement opportunities and drives closure of identified gaps.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Experience utilizing strategic sourcing principles, including six step sourcing process, category strategy development, and collaborative supplier management
Strong negotiation skills, proven track record of savings, and thorough understanding of key supplier agreement terms
Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems. Strong Excel skills.
Proven track record of effective project management in a fast-paced manufacturing company. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully and adapt to changing priorities.
Thorough knowledge of and experience working with kanban systems and other lean principles
Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting
Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness
Proven ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Education and Training
BS degree or equivalent and 10+ years of supply chain experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment. Master's degree preferred.
Working Conditions
~25% travel to both domestic and international suppliers
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
SAP and Agile experience preferred.
Experience managing [INSERT CATEGORY] spend/suppliers and/or technical expertise in this category preferred.
Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP preferred.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
About Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
