DaVita Kidney Care · 18 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expDaVita Kidney Care is a leading company in the healthcare sector, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to oversee the procurement process for large global categories. The role involves managing supplier relationships, developing strategies for cost savings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful procurement outcomes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNutrition
Responsibilities
Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned spend areas
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages
Collaborate with internal business partners, both clinical and technical, to understand demand and supplier trends. Builds effective relationships, influences peers and key stakeholders, and able to build consensus
Manage supplier relationships including developing supplier performance (KPIs), capability development, cost and quality improvements for key suppliers and product categories
Identify and document supplier risk items to develop mitigation strategies and plans
Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are being met
Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant SC/Procurement experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation. Experience in Finance, Operations and similar functions is applicable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position requires interaction with teammates in various departments and with supplier partners
Able to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
Experience leading & executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes
Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint & Word, ability to operate Tableau (building dashboards is not required but experience is valued)
Personal values in line with DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun
Ability to get the job done, push through obstacles, and take full accountability and ownership of work
Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position
Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals
Preferred
CPSM or equivalent Supply Chain certifications are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Company
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$2.5B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Javier Rodriguez
CEO
Joel Ackerman
Chief Financial Officer
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