Strategic Sourcing Analyst II

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

23h

About The Position

Intuitive, a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, develops technologies like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion to transform healthcare. The company is a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators focused on making surgery smarter, safer, and more human, aiming to improve patient outcomes worldwide. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst II supports the Plastics category team with strategic sourcing initiatives, spend analytics, preparation of category reviews, supplier scorecards, and supplier business reviews, and reporting activities related to capacity, cost, risk, and supplier performance management. This role may also support or lead other strategic purchasing initiatives as required.

Requirements

Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Demonstrates concern for precision, thoroughness, and organization.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully and adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive thinking and problem solving skills.
BS degree or equivalent.
2-4 years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
SAP, Agile, Tableau, and Ivalua experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports assigned commodity teams with preparing RFx packages.
Leads initial analysis of RFx responses from suppliers.
Supports market research and related supplier analysis for designated category team(s).
May support implementation of sourcing or supplier-related projects.
Completes routine spend analysis for assigned category team(s), including preparing market maps and summarizing key trends for category leads.
Ensures accuracy of master data related to commodity classifications for designated category team(s).
Conducts ad hoc spend analysis, including at the part, supplier, and sub-commodity level.
Supports assigned category team(s) with preparing annual category reviews as well as quarterly checkpoints.
Monitors key sources of commodity intelligence for assigned categories.
Leads routine reviews of capacity metrics for assigned commodity teams to ensure data is complete and required projects have been initiated.
Reviews standard tools to identify possible cost reduction opportunities and track purchase price variance.
May support data gathering for monthly cost savings tracking.
May lead or support project cutover management planning.
Supports administration of SCRM tool to ensure accuracy of data for assigned category team(s); may support specific risk mitigation projects.
Supports preparation of supplier scorecards and supplier business reviews.
May analyze standard reporting tools to ensure data accuracy, summarize performance trends, and identify opportunities for improvement for designated categories.
Provides contract administration support.
May provide ad hoc support for updating contract exhibits at the direction of the category leads.
Supports ad hoc strategic sourcing initiatives as required, which could include supporting IT/automation enhancements and testing, supporting compliance related requirements, documenting processes, conducting ad hoc supply chain analysis, and generating data visualizations or leadership-level presentations.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities.
May mentor colleagues in the Global Supply Chain organization on Strategic Sourcing tools and processes.