Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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

Function:

• The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports assigned category team(s) with strategic sourcing initiatives, spend analytics, preparation of category reviews and supplier scorecards, and reporting activities related to capacity, cost, risk, and supplier performance management.
• May support other strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives
  • Supports assigned category team(s) with preparing RFx packages
  • Supports analysis of RFx responses from suppliers
  • May conduct market research
  • May support implementation of sourcing or supplier-related projects
• Spend Analytics
  • 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
• Category Reviews
  • Supports assigned category team(s) with preparing annual category reviews as well as quarterly checkpoints
  • Monitors key sources of commodity intelligence for assigned categories
• Reporting Management
  • Capacity: complete capacity data reviews for assigned category team(s) to ensure data is accurate and complete
  • Cost: support assigned category team(s) with tracking purchase price variance; may assist with cutover management planning; support identifying new cost reduction opportunities
  • Risk: support administration of SCRM tool to ensure accuracy of data for assigned category team(s); may support specific risk mitigation projects
  • Supplier Performance: supports preparation of supplier scorecards and supplier business reviews
  • Contracts: may provide contract administration support
• Supports ad hoc strategic sourcing initiatives as required, which could include supporting IT/automation enhancements and testing, documenting processes, supporting compliance related requirements, conducting ad hoc supply chain analysis, and generating data visualizations or leadership-level presentations
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in a relevant supply chain, finance, or operations role. Prior exposure to manufacturing and/or direct materials supply chain environment preferred.
• Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP certifications are a plus
• Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and manage assigned projects successfully and independently
• Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent capabilities in building management level presentations as well as creating narrative explanations using quantitative information.
• Demonstrated concern for precision and thoroughness.
• Proactive thinking and problem-solving skills.