Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

About the role

The Procurement Category Manager oversees the entire DaVita Way of Procurement process for large global categories (typically >$25M spend, and up to $250M), from strategy development to execution. They set goals, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with field/regional counterparts for optimal strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned spend areas
• Show 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
• Balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
• Lead & execute RFPs and competitive bidding processes
• Able to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
• Operate Tableau (building dashboards is not required but experience is valued)

Requirements

• 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
• Interaction with teammates in various departments and with supplier partners
• Ability to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
• Personal values in line with DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun
• Able to get the job done, push through obstacles, and take full accountability and ownership of work

Qualifications

• CPSM or equivalent Supply Chain certifications are a plus

Skills

• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position

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.

Pay

The Salary Range for the role is $85,000.00 - $135,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Schedule

Not specified