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Intuitive Surgical
Huntsville, AL · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!
We are seeking an experienced Buyer who will act as the end-to-end purchasing facilitator, from source selection review and documentation for compliance assurance to surveillance of the executed purchase order. In this role, you will perform all procurement functions and will be responsible for requirement solicitation, placement and administration of purchase orders/subcontracts in compliance with company policies/procedures. You will maintain compliant policies/procedures in accordance with defined purchasing rules as published by DCMA and other applicable regulatory authorities. You will be involved in building and reviewing procurement packages for accuracy and adequate completion. You will review non-competitive award or sole source justifications, competitive bid packages, commercial item determinations, and make recommendations for approval. You will be involved in building request for proposal packages and reviewing responses. You will conduct price or cost analysis for a determination of fair and reasonable pricing and negotiate terms and conditions. You will be responsible for compliance activities on behalf of the company’s subcontractor and vendor base. You will be involved in negotiation of governing terms. Additionally, you will be involved in process improvement initiatives to modernize the overall purchasing process.
Required
• BS or BA degree
• 3 years of related purchasing experience
• MS Office Suite
• Experience with DCMA-compliant purchasing systems and audits
• Negotiation Experience
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Disability Accommodation for Applicants - Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at INTUITIVE hr@irtc-hq.com or 256-922-9300. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.