Intuitive
Overview
Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) role at Intuitive. The SRM leads supplier engagement efforts, develops and sustains key supplier relationships, oversees supplier contract performance, mitigates risk through Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), and drives continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Base pay range $117,800.00/yr - $199,500.00/yr
Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare\'s hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let\'s advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description Primary Function of Position
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) to lead our supplier engagement efforts and drive value through high-performing partnerships. This role is responsible for advancing Intuitive’s SRM framework through the development of key supplier relationships, overseeing supplier contract performance, mitigating risk through Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Responsibilities
Build & maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring effective communications, guidance, and support of Intuitive procurement objectives.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, Contract Center of Excellence, Procurement Systems & Analytics teams to refine and advance management, reporting, and tracking of Intuitive’s key suppliers.
Serve as a trusted advisor for internal teams to complement and enrich key supplier relationships.
Work with embedded VMO functions to provide governance framework and ensure its implementation throughout.
Facilitate regular business reviews and strategic planning sessions with suppliers.
Influence cross-functional teams to support supplier development programs.
Develop the process and policies for assessing supplier risk across all spend categories.
Coordinate with Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, Security, Privacy and Legal teams to ensure active supplier assessment methodology remains aligned with company policy.
Drive supplier resolution with internal business leads and suppliers for identified risk issues.
Ensure TPRM application integration integrity with downstream systems.
Develop issue reporting process including guidance to business teams on exit strategy and disaster recovery planning.
Establish governance for supplier performance reviews and track performance against contracted products/services.
Support Strategic Sourcing Managers to drive resolution of supplier issues and create reporting/dashboards to showcase SRM metrics.
Partner with Business Leads to develop contingency planning, corrective action, and exit strategies for critical suppliers.
Stay informed on industry trends, supplier innovations, and emerging risks; elevate new suppliers and technologies to improve value delivery.
Qualifications Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
7-10+ years of experience developing, implementing, and managing SRM programs for procurement organizations.
Working Conditions None.
Preferred Skills And Experience
Mature experience with TPRM-related applications (e.g., WorldCheck, Giact, Dow Jones, Exiger).
Deep familiarity with various types of purchase requisitions, expenses, services, blanket orders, etc.
Experience executing in a global landscape.
Experience performing cost analysis and spend analytics.
Ability to assess supplier capabilities in alignment with internal business needs.
Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, Intuitive and/or your customer 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: 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 certain states as listed in the original posting.
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 salary ranges are listed below.
Base Salary Range Region 1:
$138,700 - $199,500
Base Salary Range Region 2:
$117,800 - $169,600
Shift:
Day
Workplace Type:
Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Base pay range $117,800.00/yr - $199,500.00/yr
Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare\'s hardest challenges and advance what is possible. Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let\'s advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description Primary Function of Position
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) to lead our supplier engagement efforts and drive value through high-performing partnerships. This role is responsible for advancing Intuitive’s SRM framework through the development of key supplier relationships, overseeing supplier contract performance, mitigating risk through Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Responsibilities
Build & maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring effective communications, guidance, and support of Intuitive procurement objectives.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, Contract Center of Excellence, Procurement Systems & Analytics teams to refine and advance management, reporting, and tracking of Intuitive’s key suppliers.
Serve as a trusted advisor for internal teams to complement and enrich key supplier relationships.
Work with embedded VMO functions to provide governance framework and ensure its implementation throughout.
Facilitate regular business reviews and strategic planning sessions with suppliers.
Influence cross-functional teams to support supplier development programs.
Develop the process and policies for assessing supplier risk across all spend categories.
Coordinate with Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, Security, Privacy and Legal teams to ensure active supplier assessment methodology remains aligned with company policy.
Drive supplier resolution with internal business leads and suppliers for identified risk issues.
Ensure TPRM application integration integrity with downstream systems.
Develop issue reporting process including guidance to business teams on exit strategy and disaster recovery planning.
Establish governance for supplier performance reviews and track performance against contracted products/services.
Support Strategic Sourcing Managers to drive resolution of supplier issues and create reporting/dashboards to showcase SRM metrics.
Partner with Business Leads to develop contingency planning, corrective action, and exit strategies for critical suppliers.
Stay informed on industry trends, supplier innovations, and emerging risks; elevate new suppliers and technologies to improve value delivery.
Qualifications Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
7-10+ years of experience developing, implementing, and managing SRM programs for procurement organizations.
Working Conditions None.
Preferred Skills And Experience
Mature experience with TPRM-related applications (e.g., WorldCheck, Giact, Dow Jones, Exiger).
Deep familiarity with various types of purchase requisitions, expenses, services, blanket orders, etc.
Experience executing in a global landscape.
Experience performing cost analysis and spend analytics.
Ability to assess supplier capabilities in alignment with internal business needs.
Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, Intuitive and/or your customer 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: 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 certain states as listed in the original posting.
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 salary ranges are listed below.
Base Salary Range Region 1:
$138,700 - $199,500
Base Salary Range Region 2:
$117,800 - $169,600
Shift:
Day
Workplace Type:
Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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