Buyer

3+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience,

Experience in purchase order management, supplier communications, and data entry using systems such as SAP and Ivalua.

Ability to track and analyze supplier performance data and support basic spend analysis.

Familiarity with Lean & Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Tableau).

Prior experience supporting procurement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

Primary Function of Inutitive's Buyers are:

Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order management, sourcing, support contract negotiations, spend analysis, inventory management, and supplier performance management.

Works independently with moderate supervision to ensure reliable supply, cost control, and alignment with quality and operational goals.

Procurement Process Management

Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and delivery commitments with suppliers to support production schedules and meet sales demands.

Oversee end-to-end procurement activities in SAP, facilitate supplier collaboration through Ivalua and Agile to improve operational efficiency

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at

Intuitive

. As a global leader in

robotic-assisted surgery

and

minimally invasive care