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Intuitive · 1 hour ago

IT Senior Sourcing Manager

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$160K/yr - $230K/yr
date10+ years exp

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The IT Senior Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories to ensure best-in-class products and services are secured at competitive costs, while managing end-to-end sourcing projects and collaborating with key stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Build and sustain strong supplier partnerships to promote collaboration, trust, and mutual success
Act as the main liaison for suppliers concerning performance and strategic initiatives
Regularly review supplier performance, evaluate capabilities, and implement plans to boost performance and reliability
Set global standards to evaluate supplier performance and minimize business risks
Independently manage the RFx or strategic sourcing process for complex projects, from initiation to completion
Analyze spending patterns and conduct market and supplier assessments to uncover cost-saving and innovation opportunities
Lead cross-functional teams to develop category strategies aligned with business goals and market trends
Optimize buying channels and create strategies for assigned spend categories, considering Procure to Pay (P2P) requirements
Provide comprehensive financial analysis for bid comparisons and alternative proposals
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions
Possess in-depth knowledge of terms and conditions included in IT software, hardware, IT services and related contracts
Identify opportunities for contract optimization or consolidation to enhance cost efficiency and reduce risks
Secure favorable terms, quality, service compliance, and discounts while mitigating company risk
Establish a baseline for current spend categories and define future success criteria considering business goals and market conditions
Analyze market trends, risks, and potential new suppliers
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of managed spend categories
Implement spend treatment plans for all levels of spend and risk within the category
Collaborate with IT portfolio owners to execute the category strategy and key initiatives

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCategory managementContract negotiationData analysisSupplier relationship managementProject managementCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsChange managementInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic sourcing & category management role
Proven experience supporting IT spend categories, Software/SaaS, Hardware, and other related services
Exceptional negotiation skills, capable of guiding teams through complex and ambiguous situations
Strong conceptual thinking abilities to navigate and resolve intricate challenges
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with team members and company leadership
Superior analytical skills to quickly assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and draw meaningful conclusions
Extensive experience in managing change across diverse stakeholder groups
Proven ability to influence senior leadership on strategic directions, value propositions, and sourcing recommendations
Strong skills in contract and vendor negotiation to secure favorable outcomes
Ability to build consensus and act as an impartial mediator to achieve sourcing objectives without compromising service quality or increasing risk/cost
Expertise in concurrently managing multiple projects and tasks, with a solid understanding of business requirements and project management methodologies
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy with minimal supervision
Proficient in listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with employees at all levels
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Intuitive and with suppliers
Minimum Bachelor's Degree Required

Preferred

Business, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related Discipline preferred

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity

Company

Intuitive

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Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Sunnyvale, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.intuitive.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5M
Key Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M

Leadership Team

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Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
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Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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