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Base pay range $69,400.00/yr - $93,800.00/yr
Company Description It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at
Intuitive . As a global leader in
robotic‑assisted surgery
and
minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the
da Vinci surgical system
and
Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help
transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description Primary Function of Position:
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements, including purchase order management, negotiating costs, and inventory management. Assists with key procurement initiatives as directed by management.
Roles & Responsibilities
Administers and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers to support production and/or sales requirements.
Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and/or supplier relationships.
Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business.
Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, providing information to strategic purchasing for supplier business reviews.
Utilizes lean sourcing principles (kanban, consignment, and other similar material pull methods) to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on‑hand inventory.
Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on‑time delivery, quality, inventory turns, problem shelf, expedited inbound freight, vendor scrap, E&O reduction).
Leverages problem‑solving skills to propose solutions to identified supply chain issues.
Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups.
Coordinates with strategic purchasing price changes due to cost reduction initiatives, volume pricing or requested by supplier.
Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities and supporting other commodity projects as assigned.
Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education & Training:
BS degree or equivalent.
3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
Computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
Ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
English 90%.
Availability to travel to both domestic and international suppliers.
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 employees who 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 obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or 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 employee’s start 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.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $81,600 - $110,400
Base Salary Range Region 2: $69,400 - $93,800
Shift Day
Workplace Type Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Buyer
role at
Intuitive .
This range is provided by Intuitive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $69,400.00/yr - $93,800.00/yr
Company Description It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at
Intuitive . As a global leader in
robotic‑assisted surgery
and
minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the
da Vinci surgical system
and
Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help
transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description Primary Function of Position:
Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements, including purchase order management, negotiating costs, and inventory management. Assists with key procurement initiatives as directed by management.
Roles & Responsibilities
Administers and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers to support production and/or sales requirements.
Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and/or supplier relationships.
Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business.
Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, providing information to strategic purchasing for supplier business reviews.
Utilizes lean sourcing principles (kanban, consignment, and other similar material pull methods) to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on‑hand inventory.
Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on‑time delivery, quality, inventory turns, problem shelf, expedited inbound freight, vendor scrap, E&O reduction).
Leverages problem‑solving skills to propose solutions to identified supply chain issues.
Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups.
Coordinates with strategic purchasing price changes due to cost reduction initiatives, volume pricing or requested by supplier.
Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities and supporting other commodity projects as assigned.
Qualifications Skills, Experience, Education & Training:
BS degree or equivalent.
3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
Computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
Ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
English 90%.
Availability to travel to both domestic and international suppliers.
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 employees who 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 obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or 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 employee’s start 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.
Base Salary Range Region 1: $81,600 - $110,400
Base Salary Range Region 2: $69,400 - $93,800
Shift Day
Workplace Type Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Norcross, GA $82,000.00-$124,000.00 2 days ago
Alpharetta, GA $90,000.00-$94,400.00 1 month ago
Atlanta, GA $111,000.00-$147,000.00 1 week ago
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