Davita Inc.
Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor - Houston, TX
Davita Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor
#25-72350
Houston, Texas, United States
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Job Description
Primary Purpose Support development and implementation of robust supply chain strategies and objectives for the business. Works collaboratively within the procurement team and with key business stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement strategies. Depending on the project phase, supports procurement related oversight activities in support of large-scale engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) projects, capital projects, operations, and project development for Sempra Infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and lead complex RFx events to execute major agreements and material purchases while identifying and mitigating supply/contractual risk leveraging key functional areas where appropriate (Legal, Insurance, Cyber, etc.
Support procurement team and key business stakeholders in development of sourcing strategies for assigned capital projects. Understand and actively challenge technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost reduction initiatives.
Serve as the procurement subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholder groups to address current/future business needs in addition to promote current best-in-class sourcing strategies and methodologies.
Monitor, communicate and respond to changing sourcing market conditions and business drivers to maximize benefits and minimize risk.
Foster and develop supplier relationships in addition to monitoring progress and holding suppliers accountable for contractual terms. Ensure compliance with the company's Business Conduct Policy and that approved HSSE standards and safety-first policies are fully incorporated into the procurement process.
Coach other team members to develop and increase their skills and abilities in the procurement lifecycle process.
Advise and support development of procurement strategies, plans, procedures and processes, including on estimating, purchasing, expediting, contractor engagement, supplier engagement, business unit engagement, spare parts, warehousing, preservation/storage and surplus.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree
in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent
required
.
Experience
7 years of comparable experience (strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management) in addition to proven experience in conducting Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) process and negotiations required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Influencing, communication and facilitative skills, including cross cultures and geographies.
Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management.
Leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop procurement team.
Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals.
Knowledge of supply categories within area of assigned concentration.
Quantitative and analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data.
Ability to work effectively in team setting and support change management within organization.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop business relationships with peers, senior leadership, business stakeholders and suppliers.
Good presentation skills.
Self-starter with interpersonal skills.
Knowledge with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and collaborative tools.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
preferred
.
Certified Supply Management (CSM) preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSD) preferred.
Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
Work Schedule
HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.
Area of Interest
Procurement/Supply Management
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Total Rewards Philosophy
Note:
The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively.
Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as
relevant
experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra Infrastructure
offer
s
a competitive total rewards package
that goes beyond
base
salary.
This position is
eligible for
an
annual
performance-based
incentive (bonus)
as well as merit-based
recognition
.
Company benefits include
health and welfare
(medical, dental, vision)
,
employer contributions to
retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offer
ings such as
tuition reimbursement
, paid parental leave,
and
employee
assistance
programs
. Location
Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS
Job Details
Pay Range
Pay Range
The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.
$112,200.00 - $168,300.00 / year
Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor
#25-72350
Houston, Texas, United States
Apply
Apply for this job now!
Apply
Job Description
Primary Purpose Support development and implementation of robust supply chain strategies and objectives for the business. Works collaboratively within the procurement team and with key business stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement strategies. Depending on the project phase, supports procurement related oversight activities in support of large-scale engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) projects, capital projects, operations, and project development for Sempra Infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and lead complex RFx events to execute major agreements and material purchases while identifying and mitigating supply/contractual risk leveraging key functional areas where appropriate (Legal, Insurance, Cyber, etc.
Support procurement team and key business stakeholders in development of sourcing strategies for assigned capital projects. Understand and actively challenge technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost reduction initiatives.
Serve as the procurement subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholder groups to address current/future business needs in addition to promote current best-in-class sourcing strategies and methodologies.
Monitor, communicate and respond to changing sourcing market conditions and business drivers to maximize benefits and minimize risk.
Foster and develop supplier relationships in addition to monitoring progress and holding suppliers accountable for contractual terms. Ensure compliance with the company's Business Conduct Policy and that approved HSSE standards and safety-first policies are fully incorporated into the procurement process.
Coach other team members to develop and increase their skills and abilities in the procurement lifecycle process.
Advise and support development of procurement strategies, plans, procedures and processes, including on estimating, purchasing, expediting, contractor engagement, supplier engagement, business unit engagement, spare parts, warehousing, preservation/storage and surplus.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree
in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent
required
.
Experience
7 years of comparable experience (strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management) in addition to proven experience in conducting Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) process and negotiations required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Influencing, communication and facilitative skills, including cross cultures and geographies.
Ability to advise and interact with all levels of management.
Leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop procurement team.
Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals.
Knowledge of supply categories within area of assigned concentration.
Quantitative and analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data.
Ability to work effectively in team setting and support change management within organization.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop business relationships with peers, senior leadership, business stakeholders and suppliers.
Good presentation skills.
Self-starter with interpersonal skills.
Knowledge with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and collaborative tools.
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
preferred
.
Certified Supply Management (CSM) preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSD) preferred.
Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
Work Schedule
HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.
Area of Interest
Procurement/Supply Management
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Total Rewards Philosophy
Note:
The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively.
Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as
relevant
experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra Infrastructure
offer
s
a competitive total rewards package
that goes beyond
base
salary.
This position is
eligible for
an
annual
performance-based
incentive (bonus)
as well as merit-based
recognition
.
Company benefits include
health and welfare
(medical, dental, vision)
,
employer contributions to
retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offer
ings such as
tuition reimbursement
, paid parental leave,
and
employee
assistance
programs
. Location
Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS
Job Details
Pay Range
Pay Range
The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.
$112,200.00 - $168,300.00 / year
Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. #J-18808-Ljbffr