Procurement Regional Sourcing Manager

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General Purpose of the Job

The primary responsibility of the Procurement Regional Sourcing Manager is to manage and assure supply, connect with our field teammates to address issues as they arise and source more operational categories (tail spend) using the DaVita Way of Procurement.  The role will work closely with our central category teams to ensure compliance with our category strategies.   They will provide input for our category strategies.  They will also manage our Supplier Quality program.  They will be key for our Business Continuity plans and risk work.

Expected Outcomes Driven by the Teammate

• React quickly when supply assurance issues arise.  Do root-cause analysis to determine best course of action.  Communicate to proper levels within the village.   Ultimately address these issues and build plans to improve in the future
• Develop a comprehensive view of the balance between supply and demand and actively monitor market conditions for the team’s categories on an ongoing basis to make informed decisions.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborating across business units and regional teams fosters positive organizational outcomes, ensuring alignment and synergy in procurement efforts.   
• Form relationships with the Field to provide input to the Supply Chain and Category Sourcing team
• Improve quality and services of the goods and services we use in our clinics.  Driving savings in tail spend areas using DaVita Way of Procurement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand how our clinics operate and use direct and indirect materials and services
• Understand kidney care and how our services are provided
• Knowledge of supply assurance programs, total quality management, business continuity and risk management
• Have experience with the sourcing process from end to end including RFIs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier negotiation, and contracting
• 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
• Other Duties as Assigned

Education and 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. 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

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

List applicable certificates, licenses, and registrations required or preferred for this position 

• CPSM or equivalent Supply Chain certifications are a plus

Travel and Time Requirements

• Travel up to 15%

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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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted 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.

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  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.