IT Sourcing Manager

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Job Description Primary Function of Position The IT Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives across Intuitive's Information Technology spend categories, including Software/SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology Services. This role partners with IT, Finance, Contracts COE, Security, Privacy, and business stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable business value.

The IT Sourcing Manager independently manages sourcing and contracting activities throughout the procurement lifecycle, including spend analysis, supplier and market research, RFx execution, negotiations, business case development, contract management support, and supplier performance management. This individual will lead multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously and support category management objectives across assigned technology spend categories.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Organization Overview This role reports to the Director, Technology Sourcing within the Strategic Sourcing & Category Management team, a key function of Intuitive's Global Enterprise Procurement (GEP) organization.

The Technology Sourcing team supports technology and IT procurement requirements across Intuitive's global operations and is organized to provide deep expertise across the following categories:

Cloud, AI & Emerging Technologies Cybersecurity Network  & Infrastructure Software & SaaSTelecommunications & Connectivity Technology Services & Outsourcing The IT Sourcing Manager will support one or more of these categories and collaborate across the broader Technology Sourcing team to drive sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and category management initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing Lead sourcing initiatives across assigned IT categories, including Software/SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology Services.

Independently manage RFx and sourcing activities from initiation through contract execution for low-to-high complexity projects.

Conduct supplier assessments, market intelligence research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and support business decision-making.

Develop sourcing strategies, business cases, negotiation plans, and award recommendations that align with stakeholder objectives.

Analyze supplier proposals and commercial models, including pricing, licensing structures, total cost of ownership, and associated business risks.

Facilitate supplier selection activities and drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.

Lead sourcing project meetings and maintain…