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The position will focus on managing various direct spend categories, primarily related to our nearly 3,000 clinical facilities. These include but are not limited to construction materials, electronic hardware, HVAC systems, janitorial services, pest control, waste management, office supplies and appliances.  The position will partner with others on the Strategic Sourcing team on various projects and will focus on reducing spending and supply risk in a variety of direct spend categories, but the position will be largely autonomous in deciding which opportunities to pursue based on individual judgment. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills as they will be working with DaVita teammates and DaVita vendors across multiple functional areas that are not familiar with procurement. This will require a high level of strategic and analytical thinking, project management, and organizational skills.  The team this manager will be a part of is relatively new, which provides an opportunity to build an organization from the ground up, but will require comfort with ambiguity and the ability to communicate frankly with C-level executives.  Current or former facility administrators are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned categories

• Have experience leading all aspects of the sourcing process from end to end including RFIs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier negotiation, and contracting

• Develop category strategies to increase our innovation pipeline, drive cost savings, and influence industries to transform themselves.

• Manage overall strategic supplier relationships including developing 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 identifying cost savings, reducing supply risk, and identifying process improvements in a variety of direct spend categories.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis, research, industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices

• Identify and document supplier risk items and develop mitigation strategies and plans

• Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are being met

• Collaborate with internal business partners both clinical and technical to understand demand and supplier trends

• Ability to 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. The position requires interaction with teammates in various departments and with supplier partners.

• Experience developing and implementing category strategies

• Able to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously

• Experience leading & executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes

• Strong strategic mindset and analytic skills – the ability to work with large amounts of data to drive strategic decisions.   

• 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

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• 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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits