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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 Strategic Sourcing Manager, MRO will lead sourcing initiatives related to maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) as well aspects of research and development, to ensure Intuitive Surgical (Intuitive) secures services and products at optimal value. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation by supporting our internal teams. Key spend categories include R&D lab and other technical equipment, consumables, safety equipment and supplies (PPE), and preventative maintenance and calibration services. The individual will work closely with Intuitive's engineering teams, operations, and supplier quality departments.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conduct comprehensive supplier and category/market research, including market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, bid management, contract negotiations, offer analysis, and category strategy development. This role also involves post-bid management activities, such as contract and business reviews, spend analysis, and supplier management. Additionally, the candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently and support ad-hoc project requests.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and sustain strong supplier partnerships to promote collaboration, trust, and mutual success.
- Act as the main liaison for suppliers concerning performance and strategic initiatives.
- Regularly review supplier performance, evaluate capabilities, and implement plans to boost performance and reliability.
- Set global standards to evaluate supplier performance and minimize business risks.
Strategic Sourcing:
- Independently manage the RFx or strategic sourcing process for complex projects, from initiation to completion.
- Analyze spending patterns and conduct market and supplier assessments to uncover cost-saving and innovation opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop category strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
- Optimize buying channels and create strategies for assigned spend categories, considering Procure to Pay (P2P) requirements.
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis for bid comparisons and alternative proposals.
Contract Management:
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of terms and conditions included in MRO and related R&D contracts.
- Identify opportunities for contract optimization or consolidation to enhance cost efficiency and reduce risks.
- Secure favorable terms, quality, service compliance, and discounts while mitigating company risk.
Category Management:
- Establish a baseline for current spend categories and define future success criteria considering business goals and market conditions.
- Analyze market trends, risks, and potential new suppliers.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of managed spend categories.
- Implement spend treatment plans for all levels of spend and risk within the category.
- Work with suppliers and stakeholders to execute the category strategy.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in a strategic sourcing & category management role.
- Proven experience working with suppliers and stakeholders for MRO categories.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, capable of guiding teams through complex and ambiguous situations.
- Strong conceptual thinking abilities to navigate and resolve intricate challenges.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with team members and company leadership.
- Superior analytical skills to quickly assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Extensive experience in managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership on strategic directions, value propositions, and sourcing recommendations.
- Strong skills in contract and vendor negotiation to secure favorable outcomes.
- Ability to build consensus and act as an impartial mediator to achieve sourcing objectives without compromising service quality or increasing risk/cost.
- Expertise in concurrently managing multiple projects and tasks, with a solid understanding of business requirements and project management methodologies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Intuitive and with suppliers.
Required Education and Training
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related Discipline preferred)
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.
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 Strategic Sourcing Manager, MRO will lead sourcing initiatives related to maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) as well aspects of research and development, to ensure Intuitive Surgical (Intuitive) secures services and products at optimal value. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation by supporting our internal teams. Key spend categories include R&D lab and other technical equipment, consumables, safety equipment and supplies (PPE), and preventative maintenance and calibration services. The individual will work closely with Intuitive's engineering teams, operations, and supplier quality departments.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conduct comprehensive supplier and category/market research, including market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, bid management, contract negotiations, offer analysis, and category strategy development. This role also involves post-bid management activities, such as contract and business reviews, spend analysis, and supplier management. Additionally, the candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently and support ad-hoc project requests.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and sustain strong supplier partnerships to promote collaboration, trust, and mutual success.
- Act as the main liaison for suppliers concerning performance and strategic initiatives.
- Regularly review supplier performance, evaluate capabilities, and implement plans to boost performance and reliability.
- Set global standards to evaluate supplier performance and minimize business risks.
Strategic Sourcing:
- Independently manage the RFx or strategic sourcing process for complex projects, from initiation to completion.
- Analyze spending patterns and conduct market and supplier assessments to uncover cost-saving and innovation opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop category strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
- Optimize buying channels and create strategies for assigned spend categories, considering Procure to Pay (P2P) requirements.
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis for bid comparisons and alternative proposals.
Contract Management:
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of terms and conditions included in MRO and related R&D contracts.
- Identify opportunities for contract optimization or consolidation to enhance cost efficiency and reduce risks.
- Secure favorable terms, quality, service compliance, and discounts while mitigating company risk.
Category Management:
- Establish a baseline for current spend categories and define future success criteria considering business goals and market conditions.
- Analyze market trends, risks, and potential new suppliers.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of managed spend categories.
- Implement spend treatment plans for all levels of spend and risk within the category.
- Work with suppliers and stakeholders to execute the category strategy.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in a strategic sourcing & category management role.
- Proven experience working with suppliers and stakeholders for MRO categories.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, capable of guiding teams through complex and ambiguous situations.
- Strong conceptual thinking abilities to navigate and resolve intricate challenges.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with team members and company leadership.
- Superior analytical skills to quickly assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Extensive experience in managing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership on strategic directions, value propositions, and sourcing recommendations.
- Strong skills in contract and vendor negotiation to secure favorable outcomes.
- Ability to build consensus and act as an impartial mediator to achieve sourcing objectives without compromising service quality or increasing risk/cost.
- Expertise in concurrently managing multiple projects and tasks, with a solid understanding of business requirements and project management methodologies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Intuitive and with suppliers.
Required Education and Training
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related Discipline preferred)
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.
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 Sourcing Manager
Frame your credentials for specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or procurement must directly align with the Sourcing Manager role. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for sourcing or procurement roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process are faster to move from offer to sponsorship than those filing for the first time.
Address specialty occupation during interviews
Sourcing Manager roles with broad, generalist duties can face scrutiny over specialty occupation status. Be prepared to explain how your role requires a specific body of theoretical knowledge, not just general business skills, and ask employers to reflect that in the job description.
Confirm your employer understands E-3 timelines
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, which adds at least seven to ten business days to the pre-interview timeline. Make sure your offer letter leaves room for this step before your proposed start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful if your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 experience and needs guidance through the DOL and consulate steps.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate wait times
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates each have different appointment availability. Build at least three to six weeks of buffer between your accepted offer and your proposed U.S. start date to avoid pressure on both you and your employer if scheduling runs long.
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Find Sourcing Manager JobsSourcing Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Sourcing Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Sourcing Manager roles at employers with verified E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an Australian professional. Filter by role and location to find positions where sponsorship is a realistic outcome, not an afterthought.
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 Sourcing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the role description matters. A Sourcing Manager position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, business, or engineering to meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles described as requiring a degree in any field, or where a degree is preferred rather than required, are at greater risk of a visa denial. Ask your employer to tighten the job description before filing the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Sourcing Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has two major advantages over the H-1B for this role: there is no lottery, and the annual cap of 10,500 visas has never been reached, meaning you can apply at any time of year. The H-1B requires entering a random lottery with roughly one-in-four selection odds, which makes multi-year career planning far less predictable for sourcing professionals.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Sourcing Manager?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the United States. You can start working for the new employer after the LCA is certified if you're already inside the U.S. and your current E-3 status is still valid. Timing matters: don't resign until the new LCA is at least in process.
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