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Sourcing Manager MRO APAC

Penang, MALAYSIA, myFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead strategic sourcing for MRO, R&D, and indirect spend categories to secure optimal value for Intuitive Surgical's APAC operations.

Role type

Senior strategic sourcing manager (indirect procurement)

Builds

Supplier bases, category frameworks, and procurement operations for a greenfield facility in APAC

Domain

Medical devices / Life sciences / Indirect procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Market research, Spend analysis, Greenfield site launch, Compliance navigation, Stakeholder management, Project management

Preferred skills

Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, aerospace), Knowledge of Asian languages beyond English and Malay

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Build and sustain supplier partnerships; Manage RFx processes and category strategies; Establish procurement operations from the ground up; Negotiate and manage supplier contracts; Define KPIs and track savings targets

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC