Material Program Specialist

Primary Function of Position

• Represents Global Procurement in key operational forums and ensures endtoend material readiness to support operational execution. This role is responsible for gathering evaluating and presenting procurement and materials information to enable SIOP alignment buildplan amendments SOE reviews productionstatus assessments and cleartobuild analyses for assigned business unit(s) and/or product families.

• Position also supports Global Procurement deliverables for manufacturing line transfers and newplant readiness by aligning crossfunctional milestones and transfer requirements with MSRB PMO and other supporting organizations.

• Position ensures that procurement related support activities support Company objectives for cost reduction sustainability and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Duties

CrossFunctional Leadership

• Represents Global Procurement in crossfunctional operational forums by preparing and presenting procurement and materials inputs to support SIOP buildplan updates SOE reviews productionstatus assessments and cleartobuild (CTB) analyses.

• Supports manufacturing line transfers and newplant readiness by coordinating with MSRB PMO and supporting functions to align timelines milestones and transfer requirements.

Material Readiness and Master Data Governance

• Ensures effective planning and setup of component materials including direct to plant (DTP) readiness materialmaster accuracy and dataintegrity checks.

• Maintains highquality master data across planning systems and addresses discrepancies affecting material availability or production planning.

• Manages procurement related activities to achieve seamless transition of product lines from New Product Introduction (NPI) into large scale production.

Risk Management Health Reviews and Compliance

• Supports business unit and/or product line inventory health goals (measured by days of supply available) and coverage profile (CP) adherence reviews.

• Conduct materials health checks and compliance assessments to identify points of supply constraint capacity supplier execution and dataquality risks.

• Works in partnership with Supplier Engineering and Sourcing to evaluate supplier capacity versus demand and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Provides recommendations for material planningattribute updates demand planning improvements supply risk mitigation and masterdata corrections to support operational excellence.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepares and presents executivelevel summaries dashboards and materialsreadiness reports to communicate supply constraints risks and operational dependencies.

• Identifies and drive improvements in procurement workflows materialreadiness processes and governance mechanisms.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

Functional Skills

• Advanced ERP/MRP proficiency: Deep understanding of SAP or equivalent platforms including materialmaster structures BOM dependencies planning parameters MRP exception handling and effectivity management. Ability to identify and correct data integrity issues impacting supply CTB readiness or production schedules.

• SIOP and planning expertise: Ability to interpret SIOP signals assess demand/supply gaps analyze consumption trends and support buildplan changes through accurate material readiness assessments.

• Material readiness and lifecycle management: Experience supporting direct to plant (DTP) setup sustaining BOM governance readiness tracking for NPI transitions and material cutovers associated with engineering changes or line transfers.

• Risk assessment and mitigation: Skilled in evaluating supplier capacity versus demand identifying shortages assessing E&O exposure and recommending riskbased planning or sourcing actions.

• Operational execution support: Practical understanding of manufacturing operations production planning workflows and crossfunctional change impacts (ECOs line moves plant readiness).

General Competencies

• Analytical capability: Ability to extract insights from complex data sets synthesize supply/demand positions and communicate implications to operations leaders.

• Crossfunctional collaboration: Strong ability to work with Procurement Planning Engineering Supplier Engineering Manufacturing Finance PMO and MSRB teams to align on timelines priorities and deliverables.

• Communication excellence: Skilled in presenting complex materials analyses to leadership facilitating status reviews and providing clear updates on risks and readiness.

• Process governance and continuous improvement: Demonstrated ability to develop standards influence policy and drive improvements in materialsetup processes ECO workflows and supplyreadiness governance.

• Problem solving and prioritization: Adept at navigating ambiguity managing competing priorities and resolving materialrelated issues quickly and effectively.

Required Education and Training  

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management or equivalent and 8 years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred); or 6 years experience and a masters degree.

• Certifications such as CPSM CPIM PMP or related are preferred. 

Working Conditions  

• Approximately 20% travel required to domestic and international supplier sites as well as Intuitive manufa

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. 

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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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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