Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment

Sourcing Manager, Capital Equipment

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.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Sourcing Manager for Capital Equipment at Intuitive Surgical Inc. (Intuitive) will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of capital expenditures (CapEx) for medical device manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process for high-value capital equipment, tooling, facilities upgrades, and automation projects that drive innovation, efficiency, and compliance within a highly regulated industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and CapEx project management, with proven experience in manufacturing, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries. Key responsibilities include overseeing strategic sourcing projects, conducting vendor and market research, managing bids and negotiations, negotiating contract terms, and post-bid activities such as contract and vendor management. This role requires strong project management and communication skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

Supplier Relationship Management :

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration, trust, and mutual success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers related to performance and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, assess supplier capabilities, and implement improvement plans to enhance supplier performance and reliability.
• Establish global standards to assess supplier performance and to reduce risk for the business.
• Partner with suppliers to identify external innovation opportunities that optimize supply chain processes and enhance overall performance.

Strategic Sourcing :

Category Management :

Contract Management :

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience