Sr Director, Head of Global Enterprise Procurement

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$200,400 - $353,600•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive is seeking a leader to head Global Enterprise (Indirect) Procurement and build a best-in-class procurement function. The Sr. Director is accountable for the global indirect spend portfolio and drives measurable value through strategic sourcing, category management and supplier partnerships. The role simplifies buying for stakeholders, strengthens compliance and risk management, and uses data and AI to improve the function’s impact. The Sr. Director leads the global indirect procurement function, partners closely with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and Commercial leaders, and advises the executive team on spend, suppliers and third-party risk. The role develops a multi-year vision and roadmap, leads and develops the procurement team, and oversees category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and risk, procurement operations and technology, compliance, and global travel and event services. The position is fully onsite, has a day shift, and requires 15–20% travel, including to Atlanta, Mexico, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive procurement experience.
10+ years in indirect procurement with global responsibility.
5+ years leading teams in a large, publicly traded or comparable environment.
Proven ability to deliver measurable value through category management and strategic sourcing.
Experience building or elevating a procurement organization with a clear vision and strong talent.
Demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams; a leadership style grounded in integrity and humility and a commitment to developing and caring for people.
High commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to influence at the executive level and partner with Finance, Legal, IT and business leaders.
Experience negotiating complex, multi-million-dollar, multi-year agreements across diverse categories.
Strong data analytics skills and a point of view on how AI and automation can transform procurement.
Expertise in source-to-pay systems and orchestration tools, and knowledge of procurement compliance, including SOX.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex sourcing issues clearly to suppliers, peers and senior leaders.
Willingness to travel 15–20%, including to Atlanta, Mexico, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Coupa experience is preferred.
Medical device, life sciences or other regulated industry experience is helpful.
MBA or professional procurement certification, such as CPSM or CIPS, preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a clear multi-year vision and roadmap for a best-in-class procurement function, including its operating model, capabilities, technology and talent.
Lead, mentor and develop the team across procurement operations, sourcing, contracts, and travel and events, with performance measurement, career paths and succession plans.
Build an engaged, accountable team that acts with integrity and cares about both how work is done and what it achieves.
Own multi-year category strategies for indirect spend, including software and technology, professional services, contingent labor, facilities and MRO, marketing, and logistics, in partnership with business stakeholders.
Use spend analysis and company-wide purchasing volume to lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations and supply agreements that maximize cost, service, quality and supplier capability.
Shape demand through standardization, policy and user education, and track value beyond savings, including stakeholder satisfaction, innovation and risk resilience.
Rationalize the supplier base and develop long-term strategic supplier partnerships supported by supplier performance and business reviews.
Partner with Legal, Information Security, Quality and Compliance to manage supplier risks and ensure contracts address regulatory and legal requirements.
Continuously improve the source-to-pay lifecycle, including intake, sourcing, contracting, purchasing and payables, to reduce cost to serve, improve stakeholder experience and increase spend under management.
Use dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions on savings, compliance and customer satisfaction, and apply automation and AI where valuable.
Work with Accounting, Accounts Payable and FP&A to ensure seamless procure-to-pay and compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, DOPs and SOX.
Manage global travel and event services in partnership with Sales, Marketing, Finance and other stakeholders to provide excellent service, minimize cost and maximize user efficiency while reflecting the company’s culture.
Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations and Commercial leaders and advise the executive team on spend, suppliers and third-party risk.