Sr. Buyer

Primary Function of Position

The Buyer New Products Supply Chain will support the introduction and launch of new products by managing supply chain activities from concept to commercialization. This role collaborates cross-functionally with R&D manufacturing procurement logistics and commercial teams to ensure successful product launches and optimize supply chain processes for new product development.

This role will manage procurement of direct materials and strategic sourcing initiatives to support new product introduction. Requires knowledge of key supplier capabilities and matches the capabilities to new product design. Track and manage purchase orders delivery commitments to support ramp up of new products. Work closely with strategic sourcing and engineering to ensure that the appropriate supplier strategy is implemented for new product release and production ramp. Evaluates supplier capabilities and works with supplier engineering and strategic sourcing to develop new supply sources as needed. Monitors cost capacity and delivery schedule to ensure availability of material for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Execution: Manage procurement of direct materials and coordinate strategic sourcing initiatives to support New Product Introductions (NPI). Effectively track and manage purchase orders delivery commitments and ramp-up timelines for new products.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering strategic sourcing and supplier engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with product design and commercialization objectives.

• Inventory & Production Planning: Establish component and material requirements based on engineering inputs and new product build schedules. Maintain optimal inventory levels for production continuity.

• Supplier Management: Evaluate develop and optimize supplier capabilities. Expand supply sources as necessary in collaboration with strategic sourcing and supplier engineering.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor cost capacity and delivery schedules to ensure on-time availability of materials for production. Track purchase price variances and contribute to cost reduction initiatives.

• Risk & Change Management: Support risk identification and mitigation utilizing SCRM tools; manage supplier involvement in engineering change orders to minimize disruptions.

• Supplier Performance & Quoting: Prepare supplier scorecards participate in supplier business reviews and lead quoting activities to drive supply chain optimization.

• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify and qualify appropriate suppliers for various commodities and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree (BS) or equivalent in supply chain business engineering or related field.
• Experience: 5 years of purchasing and supply chain experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device industry preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Outlook PowerPoint Excel including VLOOKUP Pivot Tables Charts) ERP systems (preferably SAP Agile) and BOM structures.
• Hands-on experience in buying material planning master scheduling and demand forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and achieve challenging objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of supplier development strategic sourcing and new product introduction processes.
• Familiarity with SCRM (Supply Chain Risk Management) tools and supplier quality systems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to deliver information at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong influencing skills without direct authority; proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in medical devices or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification.

Travel & Onsite Requirements: 

Travel at least 25% (domestic & international); onsite presence required 3 days per week.

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