DaVita Kidney Care
Overview
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role at DaVita. The position focuses on managing direct spend categories related to the company’s nearly 3,000 clinical facilities, including construction materials, electronic hardware, HVAC systems, janitorial services, pest control, waste management, office supplies and appliances. The role will partner with the Strategic Sourcing team on various projects and will be largely autonomous in deciding which opportunities to pursue. Strong communication, strategic thinking, project management and organizational skills are essential. Current or former facility administrators are highly encouraged to apply. Location: Denver, Colorado area. The posting references a commitment to growing our people and a culture that values belonging and core values such as Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun. Responsibilities
Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned categories. Lead all aspects of the sourcing process end-to-end including RFIs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and contracting. Develop category strategies to increase innovation, drive cost savings, and influence industries to transform themselves. Manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance (KPIs), capability development, cost and quality improvements for key suppliers and product categories. Perform spend analysis and develop a sourcing roadmap focused on cost savings, reducing supply risk, and process improvements across direct spend categories. Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices. Identify supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies and plans. Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are met. Collaborate with internal partners across clinical and technical areas to understand demand and supplier trends. Balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of business experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with teammates across departments and supplier partners. Experience developing and implementing category strategies. Ability to work independently to balance multiple tasks and priorities. Experience leading and executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes. Strong strategic mindset and analytical skills; ability to work with large data sets to drive decisions. Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint & Word; familiarity with Tableau is valuable. Personal values aligned with DaVita’s values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun. Ability to get the job done, push through obstacles, and take ownership of work. What You Can Expect
A community-first, values-driven culture. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Education and training across multiple career paths. Performance-based rewards based on individual and team contributions. Comprehensive benefits designed to enhance health, financial well-being and future. Dedication to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure nationwide. Salary and Benefits
The position is open for a minimum of three days. Salary range: $100,100.00 - $147,000.00 per year. Location-specific wage details available. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, including a 401(k) match and health coverage. Learn more at the DaVita benefits page. Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to questions seeking age-identifying information in this initial application; you may redact this information without penalty. Company Information
DaVita Kidney Care is an equal opportunity workplace. We comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. We recruit, hire, assign and promote without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role at DaVita. The position focuses on managing direct spend categories related to the company’s nearly 3,000 clinical facilities, including construction materials, electronic hardware, HVAC systems, janitorial services, pest control, waste management, office supplies and appliances. The role will partner with the Strategic Sourcing team on various projects and will be largely autonomous in deciding which opportunities to pursue. Strong communication, strategic thinking, project management and organizational skills are essential. Current or former facility administrators are highly encouraged to apply. Location: Denver, Colorado area. The posting references a commitment to growing our people and a culture that values belonging and core values such as Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun. Responsibilities
Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned categories. Lead all aspects of the sourcing process end-to-end including RFIs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and contracting. Develop category strategies to increase innovation, drive cost savings, and influence industries to transform themselves. Manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance (KPIs), capability development, cost and quality improvements for key suppliers and product categories. Perform spend analysis and develop a sourcing roadmap focused on cost savings, reducing supply risk, and process improvements across direct spend categories. Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices. Identify supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies and plans. Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are met. Collaborate with internal partners across clinical and technical areas to understand demand and supplier trends. Balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of business experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with teammates across departments and supplier partners. Experience developing and implementing category strategies. Ability to work independently to balance multiple tasks and priorities. Experience leading and executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes. Strong strategic mindset and analytical skills; ability to work with large data sets to drive decisions. Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint & Word; familiarity with Tableau is valuable. Personal values aligned with DaVita’s values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun. Ability to get the job done, push through obstacles, and take ownership of work. What You Can Expect
A community-first, values-driven culture. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Education and training across multiple career paths. Performance-based rewards based on individual and team contributions. Comprehensive benefits designed to enhance health, financial well-being and future. Dedication to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure nationwide. Salary and Benefits
The position is open for a minimum of three days. Salary range: $100,100.00 - $147,000.00 per year. Location-specific wage details available. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, including a 401(k) match and health coverage. Learn more at the DaVita benefits page. Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to questions seeking age-identifying information in this initial application; you may redact this information without penalty. Company Information
DaVita Kidney Care is an equal opportunity workplace. We comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. We recruit, hire, assign and promote without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
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