Intuitive · 1 day ago
Global Category Leader, Corporate Services
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Global Category Leader, Corporate Services will lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives, managing a team to optimize costs and ensure compliance across various corporate service categories.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships that foster collaboration, trust, and long-term success
Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers on performance metrics and strategic initiatives
Conduct regular performance reviews, assess supplier capabilities, and implement improvement plans to enhance reliability and service quality
Establish global standards for evaluating supplier performance and mitigating business risk
Independently lead end-to-end RFx and strategic sourcing processes for complex projects, ensuring timely and effective execution
Analyze spend patterns and perform market and supplier assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive innovation
Collaborate with direct reports and cross-functional teams to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends
Optimize purchasing channels and design sourcing strategies for assigned categories, incorporating Procure-to-Pay (P2P) requirements
Deliver comprehensive financial analyses to support bid evaluations and alternative proposals
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
Monitor contract performance and adherence to agreed terms and conditions
Apply deep knowledge of contractual terms related to corporate services categories and associated agreements
Identify opportunities for contract optimization or consolidation to improve cost efficiency and reduce risk exposure
Secure favorable terms, service levels, and discounts while safeguarding company interests
Serve as an escalation point for direct reports
Establish baselines for current spend categories and define success criteria aligned with business goals and market dynamics
Analyze market trends, assess risks, and evaluate potential new suppliers to strengthen category strategies
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure category health and performance
Implement tailored spend management plans across varying levels of spend and risk
Partner with business partners to execute category strategies and deliver key initiatives effectively
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic sourcing & category management role and 4 years leading teams
Proven experience supporting Corporate Services categories, Finance, Legal, HR, Contingent Workforce, Professional Services and other related G&A 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 (Business, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related Discipline preferred)
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Recent News
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