NPI Sourcing Program Lead

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

• Procure materials and equipment for projects. Get quotes, match supplier capabilities to designs. Track orders, deliveries, inventory. Ensure enough supplies for production. Collaborate with Supply Chain team.

• Uses schedules to establish materials needed, keeps inventory stocked as planned. Assesses reliability of suppliers, develops new sources if necessary. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of NPI projects. Utilizes tools for continuous improvement in NPI function.

Essential Job Duties

• Use forecasting and planning to maintain ideal inventory levels of purchased material for engineering and production needs.

• Utilize purchasing experience to reduce material manage times and ensure on-time delivery to support project schedules.

• Work with engineering to assist suppliers in developing efficient fabrication processes.

• Identify alternate sources of supply for critical components as required.

• Participate in the continuous improvement of current systems and processes.

• Work with cross-functional Supply Chain team to identify and qualify new suppliers.

• Identify potential supplier capacity issues to Supply Chain Management and support/execute capacity risk mitigation activities.

• Work with cross-functional Supply Chain team members to resolve these issues and to ensure no impact on project schedules.

• Create, assist, update, and publish project material cost-models at each phase of the NPI project.

• Establish best practices (as digital as few), process creation.

• Quickly and proactively resolve and/or escalate issues related to delivery, supplier performance, quality or cost.

• Ensure and maintain accuracy of all applicable reports, PO's, component item master information, etc.

• Work with engineering and production control to ensure BOMs are accurate and will function in a production environment.

• Understanding of the Product Development Phase-gates and corresponding supply-readiness deliverables: cost, supply continuity, supply chain risk management, new supplier assessment/evaluation.

• Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to navigate gray areas.

• Be a functional, productive member of a high-performance team.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years purchasing in regulated industry preferred. 2 years in direct materials purchasing required. Successful track record essential.

• Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus.

• Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile. Exceptional MS-Excel skills.

Required Education and Training:

• BS degree or equivalent.

• Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• In this job, employees are frequently mobile and must use a computer and talk with others.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.

• Proven track record of effective project management in a fast-paced manufacturing company.

• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness, ability to proactively follow-up on areas of responsibility in a timely manner.

• Experience working with engineers and manufacturing resources for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products.

• Ability to enjoy and work effectively in a fast paced, chaotic environment of constant change.

• Ability to manage change quickly and gracefully.

• Experience with manufacturing processes used by suppliers of mechanical components or contract manufacturing, OEM, or electronic components.

• Proven track record of effective with project management techniques for new product introduction.

• Proven negotiation skills and experience with proven track record of savings.

• Read and have a basic understanding of engineering drawings.

• Basic understanding of data visualization tools (similar to Tableau, Power BI etc.,) is a plus

• Experience working within: cGMP or ISO13485 or a regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Proven ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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 salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment 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.

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 salary ranges are listed.