Specialist I, Supply Chain Operations

Job Description

The Procurement Specialist is a critical member of the PRISM Purchasing team and will be responsible for purchasing the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) for DeNovos, Relocations, Expansions, and Acquisition projects as required. They will also be responsible for centrally purchasing medications and equipment for clinics as required. This position requires advanced time management skills, problem solving skills, excellent customer service, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple project timelines. This position maintains a positive working relationship with our Suppliers/Vendors along with multiple departments within DaVita.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders, follow up, track and/or expedite to ensure deliveries meet targeted operation dates
• Keep dashboard/database current
• Maintain open communication with Project Managers via phone, email, text
• Maintain open communication with internal stakeholders
• Build and develop positive working relationships with the team, teammates and vendors
• Attend and actively participate in Project Roadmap calls
• Attend and actively participate in calls with business partners
• Frequent communication with vendors via phone and email to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery dates
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Help implement department process improvements
• Support, provide guidance, and educate teammates on current processes and procedures, as well as on-going changes
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:

Work overtime with little or no notice as needed
Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
Participate in company meetings and conference calls as required
Assist with coverage during staffing shortages and leaves of absence

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Purchasing/Buying
• Working knowledge of Oracle iProcurement, Coupa, or Purchasing systems/applications strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Essential Behaviors, Skills, and Attitudes

• Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups and external customers
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the company
• Approachable and open
• Demonstrated professionalism/courtesy in responding to phone calls and emails
• Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing complex inquires
• Willingness and desire to create a team learning environment and to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to present and document work according to standards required

What We’ll Provide

• 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.