Strategic Sourcing Intern

Primary Function of Position

The Strategic Sourcing Intern will support a Global Supply Chain commodity team and partner with the Supply Operations team to drive continuous improvement.  Strategic Sourcings main goal is to ensure that Intuitive has the right supply base to support our long term growth. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Supply Chain Risk Management evaluate all materials in commodity portfolio reclassify risk based on current industry environment ensure transfer time and lead time accuracy

• Cost Savings Analysis lead cost savings analysis on current projects as well as candidate projects (update forecast unit pricing align with cross functional teams on probability of project success)

• Capacity Management review demand and supply capacity to ensure we have adequate capacity to support future growth

• Contract Management review contracts by commodity and summarize rebate terms.  Analysis supplier spend to suggest cost savings opportunities for future negotiations (stale pricing accurate volume tiers)

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with Excel/MS Office.  Demonstrated experience in quick learning new software tools. 

• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness. 

• Strong communication/interpersonal skills and results oriented. 

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.

• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training 

• Current enrollment in a Supply Chain Management Operations Management or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelors level. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• SAP Tableau experience preferred

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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate) benefits and a housing allowance. 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 relevant skills and experience for this internship degree-seeking academic program (PhD Masters Bachelors etc) year in school and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern