Sr. Manager, Global Logistics Sourcing

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 

The Sr. Sourcing Manager, Global Logistics will work within Indirect Procurement and serve as an expert in global logistics procurement – including air freight, ocean shipping, and overland transportation – to lead category strategy, supplier engagement, and cost optimization efforts. This role will report to the Global Category Leader, Product Operations and provide a significant contribution to Intuitive’s global delivery network as well as product development and manufacturing as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics management and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex global supply chains, build category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate cross-functionally with Iniuitive’s logistics, quality, regulatory, legal, manufacturing, finance & business teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

1. Supplier Relationship Management:
   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with logistics suppliers to foster collaboration, trust, and mutual success.
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers related to performance and strategic initiatives.
   • Drive supplier performance through business reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Partner with suppliers to identify external innovation opportunities that optimize supply chain processes and enhance overall performance.
2. Strategic Sourcing:
   • Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
   • Analyze spend patterns, conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.
   • Lead cross-functional teams of senior leaders to develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
   • Develop and optimize buying channels, considering P2P (Procure to Pay) requirements.
3. Category Management:
   • Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management plans for logistics (air, sea, and land transportation).
   • Conduct market intelligence, supply chain risk assessments, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic partnerships.
   • Create multi-year category roadmaps that align with business needs, risk profiles, and sustainability objectives.
   • Define meaningful KPIs to measure the health of the spend category.
4. Contract Management:
   • Independently negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
   • Monitor contract performance, terms, and conditions, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
   • Identify opportunities for contract optimization, renegotiation, or consolidation to drive cost efficiencies and mitigate risks.
   • Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, focusing on long-term level agreements, quality standards, and volume discounts while minimizing risk to the company.
5. Opportunity for Broader Scope
   • Support additional categories (e.g., packaging, MRO, warehousing, indirect services) as business needs evolve.
   • Contribute to enterprise-wide so