Strategic IT Sourcing & Category Leader

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Director of IT Sourcing & Category Management to lead global procurement for software, cloud, hardware, and services.

The role partners with CIO and IT leaders to develop category strategies, optimize supplier performance, and deliver cost savings while enabling business growth and innovation. The Director will lead a team of sourcing professionals, drive procurement transformation, and establish strong supplier partnerships that align with company

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management experience.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience within IT sourcing and category management teams.
• Experience managing complex technology categories, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI services, professional services, and emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale negotiations and delivering measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global IT category strategies across software, cloud, hardware, telecom, digital services, and professional services.
• Lead a high-performing sourcing team and drive procurement transformation initiatives.
• Establish and manage executive-level supplier relationships and governance strategies.
• Partner with CIO and IT leadership to align procurement with technology investment plans.
• Lead high-value negotiations and drive cost savings and value creation.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is seeking a Director of IT Sourcing & Category Management to lead global procurement for software, cloud, hardware, and services.

The role partners with CIO and IT leaders to develop category strategies, optimize supplier performance, and deliver cost savings while enabling business growth and innovation. The Director will lead a team of sourcing professionals, drive procurement transformation, and establish strong supplier partnerships that align with company