Buyer, NPI

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive
. As a global leader in robotic‑assisted surgery and minimally invasive care
, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion
—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare
, you’ll find your purpose here.

NPI Buyer (non Senior role) responsibilities are:

• Manages procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: purchase order management, sourcing, support contract negotiations, spend analysis, inventory management, and supplier performance management.
• Works independently with moderate supervision to ensure reliable supply, cost control, and alignment with quality and operational goals.

• Procurement Process Management
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and delivery commitments with suppliers to support production schedules and meet sales demands.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities in SAP, facilitate supplier collaboration through Ivalua and Agile to improve operational efficiency.
  • Utilize lean sourcing principles (Kanban, consignment, material pull methods) to ensure continuous material supply and maximize inventory efficiency.
• Supplier Collaboration and Performance Management
  • Support and coordinate recurring RFQs for routine purchases, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
  • Track and report on supplier KPIs such as on‑time delivery (OTD) and quality metrics; maintain and update supplier performance trackers.
  • Participate in supplier business review sessions by gathering and preparing relevant delivery data.
  • Facilitate meetings with suppliers, ensure clear agendas, and document and track action items for follow‑up.
• Risk Management
  • Monitor key procurement and supply‑chain metrics (OTD, quality, risk, cost reduction) to proactively identify potential disruptions and escape line stoppages.
  • Diagnose recurring supply or logistics issues and apply structured problem‑solving approaches with management support.
  • Support SIOP activities by validating routine data and assisting with standard planning tasks.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with quality and operations teams to coordinate and resolve minor supplier‑related issues.
  • Execute and coordinate engineering changes and material cut‑ins with supervisor guidance.
  • Update shared trackers accurately, automate basic data preparation workflows, and contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts.

• Experience in purchase order management, supplier communications, and data entry using systems such as SAP and Ivalua.
• Ability to track and analyze supplier performance data and support basic spend analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve routine issues independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact productively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and stay organized; able to complete tasks and respond positively to feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant procurement or supply‑chain experience, or an advanced degree with no prior experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• ~10% travel to domestic and international suppliers.

• Experience with computer applications, including MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP and…