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 pioneer and leading company in the field of 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.
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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
Strategic Sourcing and RFP Process Execution
- Partner with spend portfolio owners to develop and execute strategies for renewals, maintenance programs, and sourcing initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end RFP processes for low-to-moderate complexity projects, including market research, RFP development, stakeholder management, and vendor communications.
- Conduct thorough market and vendor research, and present findings in concise, well-organized research summaries.
- Develop sourcing project timelines and facilitate regular meetings to ensure project alignment and progress.
Contract Negotiation and Management
- Analyze existing contracts and spend data to identify sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal and contract owners, to review and address concerns in supplier agreements.
- Provide strategic input and negotiation support to help secure favorable contract terms that align with business needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience, including 2–4 years in procurement or sourcing with direct responsibility for contract negotiation.
Experience across multiple sourcing categories is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly gather data, conduct root cause analysis, and draw actionable conclusions.
Advanced negotiation skills, with the ability to influence leadership on sourcing strategies and business case justifications.
Solid project and task management skills; knowledge of business requirements and project management methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German.
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Additional Information
Intuitive ist ein Arbeitgeber, der gleiche und gerechte Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Wir bieten allen qualifizierten Bewerberinnen und Bewerber gleiche Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, nationaler Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Alter, Religion, geschütztem Veteranenstatus, Behindertenstatus, genetischen Informationen oder einem anderen Status, der nach den geltenden Gesetzen auf Bundes-, Landes- oder lokaler Ebene geschützt ist, und verbieten jegliche Form von Diskriminierung und Belästigung.