Intuitive · 10 hours ago
Senior Buyer
Peachtree Corners, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Senior Buyer will manage procurement of direct materials, ensuring alignment with production requirements and supplier performance, while driving continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: includes purchase order management, sourcing, contracting, spend analysis, inventory management, and supplier performance management
Leverages enterprise tools and systems to drive continuous improvement techniques identify and complete key procurement initiatives, and enhance the performance of the purchasing function
Reviews, administers, and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers as necessary to support production and/or sales requirements within the business
Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and/or supplier relationships
Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business
Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, including leading regular supplier business reviews
Utilizes lean sourcing principles (kanban, consignment and other similar material pull methods) to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on-hand inventory
Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on-time delivery, quality, risk management, inventory velocity, and cost reduction opportunities)
Leverages problem solving skills and develops counter-measures to implement long-term solutions to identified problems
Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups
May mentor colleagues within the supply chain organization
Leverages best practice supplier selection techniques to identify a core supply base able to offer lowest total cost of ownership, high quality product, and on-time delivery performance
Supports assigned commodity team by identifying and driving closure of risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities, understanding commodity trends across the market, mentoring teammates, and supporting commodity projects as assigned
Supports construction of annual cost reduction plan to achieve corporate initiative plan for designed suppliers/parts
Leads creation, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements – covering cost, quality, and delivery terms
Qualification
Required
BS degree or equivalent and 8+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred)
Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile. Strong Excel skills
Proven track record of effective project management in a fast-paced manufacturing company
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
Ability to provide positive direction by encouraging peers to have a commitment to high standards of quality and performance
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills and experience with proven track record of savings
~15% travel to both domestic and international suppliers
Preferred
Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus
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
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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