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Buyer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian procurement professionals can accept U.S. offers and file year-round without competing for limited slots.
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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.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
The Buyer will manage procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order management, negotiating costs, purchase order management, and inventory management. Assists with key procurement initiatives as directed by management in the services business unit.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Administers and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers as necessary to support production and/or sales requirements within the business.
- Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and/or supplier relationships.
- Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business.
- Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, providing information to strategic purchasing for supplier business reviews.
- Utilizes lean sourcing principles (Kanban, consignment, and other similar material pull methods) to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on-hand inventory.
- Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on-time delivery, quality, inventory turns, problem shelf, expedited inbound freight, vendor scrap, E&O reduction).
- Leverages problem solving skills to propose solutions to identified supply chain issues.
- Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups.
- Coordinate with strategic purchasing price changes due to cost reduction initiatives, volume pricing or requested by supplier.
- Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities and supporting other commodity projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
- BS degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
- Computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
- Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Nice to have skills:
- Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
- Ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to travel to both domestic and international suppliers.
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 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.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
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.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
The Buyer will manage procurement of direct materials to support business requirements: including purchase order management, negotiating costs, purchase order management, and inventory management. Assists with key procurement initiatives as directed by management in the services business unit.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Administers and manages purchase orders and delivery commitments to designated suppliers as necessary to support production and/or sales requirements within the business.
- Reviews, interprets, and communicates material demand forecast and manages capacity planning for assigned commodity groups and/or supplier relationships.
- Supports alignment of production supplier requirements and sourcing strategies with those of product development (NPI) for designated suppliers/commodities to ensure uninterrupted material availability, alignment of risk, and cost goals with vision for the business.
- Owns performance management and improvement efforts for designated suppliers, providing information to strategic purchasing for supplier business reviews.
- Utilizes lean sourcing principles (Kanban, consignment, and other similar material pull methods) to achieve 100% material availability and optimize on-hand inventory.
- Embraces continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics (supplier on-time delivery, quality, inventory turns, problem shelf, expedited inbound freight, vendor scrap, E&O reduction).
- Leverages problem solving skills to propose solutions to identified supply chain issues.
- Coordinates engineering change order activity with suppliers and other functional groups.
- Coordinate with strategic purchasing price changes due to cost reduction initiatives, volume pricing or requested by supplier.
- Supports assigned commodity team by participating in identified risk mitigation and cost reduction opportunities and supporting other commodity projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
- BS degree or equivalent
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
- Computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems, preferably SAP and Agile.
- Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting.
Nice to have skills:
- Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
- Ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to travel to both domestic and international suppliers.
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 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.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
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 compensation ranges are listed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Buyer
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or commerce is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Make sure your resume explicitly states your degree field so employers can confirm the specialty occupation requirement is met.
Target employers with procurement team infrastructure
Retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies with dedicated procurement departments are the most likely to sponsor E-3 Buyer roles. Companies that already run multi-person buying teams have the HR processes to support a visa filing without treating it as a one-off.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hiring Buyers with E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
Address the LCA wage requirement early in negotiations
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Buyer role in that location. Raise this requirement before signing an offer so both parties understand what the LCA filing commits to.
Get your offer letter aligned before scheduling your consulate appointment
Your offer letter must confirm the role title, start date, and salary before you can book a consulate appointment. Mismatches between the offer letter and your LCA are a common cause of delays at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth interviews.
Hand off the paperwork to avoid filing errors
The LCA and DS-160 each have requirements that catch first-time filers off guard. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing slips between your employer's HR team and the consulate.
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How do I find Buyer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. Buyer roles at companies that sponsor the E-3 visa. Not every employer advertising a Buyer position has experience with visa sponsorship, so filtering specifically for E-3-ready employers saves time. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring plan, not an afterthought you have to negotiate.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Buyer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field. Positions where any degree will do, or where the employer would hire someone without a relevant degree, can fail the specialty occupation test at the consulate. Your offer letter and the employer's job description should both specify the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for a Buyer role?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can file any time of year and your employer isn't locked into the April H-1B registration window. H-1B petitions enter a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate for most applicants. For an Australian Buyer, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on chance.
What happens if my employer has never sponsored an E-3 visa before?
The E-3 process is employer-led: your employer files the LCA with the DOL, and you attend the consulate interview. Many companies sponsor E-3 visas for the first time without prior experience because the process is simpler than H-1B. The main risk is an HR team that misfiles the LCA or uses incorrect prevailing wage data, which delays the consulate appointment. Getting dedicated filing support reduces that risk significantly.
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