Indirect Procurement Operations, Purchasing Services Manager

This position leads the Purchasing Services team responsible for the execution and lifecycle management of purchase requisitions and purchase orders supplier maintenance (in partnership with Supplier Enablement) and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset to support Intuitives mission and growth

Roles & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Purchasing Services team that delivers accurate timely and customer-focused procurement support.

• Define team objectives monitor performance metrics and ensure measurable impact to Intuitives procurement operations

• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement in alignment with Intuitives values of integrity and innovation.

Procurement Operations and Service Delivery

• Oversee and streamline the purchase requisition and purchase order lifecycle ensuring compliance accuracy and timely execution.

• Ensure all purchasing activity meets Intuitives internal policies SOX and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for procurement-related inquiries approvals and issue resolution.

• Partner closely with Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoicing issues and support process integration across enterprise systems.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Lead and support quarterly SOX and compliance testing requirements ensuring timely accurate completion and robust documentation.

• Establish and maintain internal controls to mitigate risk across procurement and supplier data processes.

• Collaborate with internal audit finance and compliance teams to address findings and strengthen governance practices

Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Advance Coupa skills and experience of implementing and working with an Orchestration solution (e.g. Tonkean Zip etc.)

• Define and track operational metrics to measure service delivery and drive performance accountability.

• Conduct root cause analysis on process gaps or recurring issues leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and user experience.

• Partner with procurement finance and technology teams to optimize tools workflows and documentation.

• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and process validation for system enhancements within the procurement platform

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field.

• 10 years of experience in procurement purchasing operations or supplier management including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Strong understanding of purchase requisition and purchase order management supplier onboarding and SOX or compliance processes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams drive measurable outcomes and improve operational performance.

• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven success implementing process improvements automation or system enhancements in a global or enterprise procurement environment

Additional Information :

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 employeeswho 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 governments 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 employeesstart 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. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time