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Director, Strategic Sourcing
DaVita Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, that through its operating divisions, provides a variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the United States and abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, DaVita treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease.
We are currently seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing. They will be responsible for developing a strategic approach to sourcing and the corporate procurement of direct goods and services. Our ideal candidate will ensure the development and maintenance of category strategies, direct strategic sourcing initiatives, and assist team members with procurement processes, changes, and updates other procurement-related activities. This position will play a critical role in assisting the Senior Director and Vice President of Procurement in setting the strategic vision for the future of DaVita's procurement while working with internal stakeholders to identify constituents' needs, develop and implement strategies to meet those needs, promote a positive teammate and customer experience, and execute fiscal responsibility. This position must also uphold the Core Values of DaVita and comply with DaVita policies and regulations.
LOCATION:
Preferred Denver, CO
Also open to Nashville/Brentwood, TN and Irvine, CA (with travel to Denver approximately one week per month)
Develop and communicate a procurement business plan.
Establish, communicate, and implement long-term goals set by senior management for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency
Assist the Senior Director and Vice President of Procurement with contract negotiations and administration
Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization
Develop extensive market knowledge and deep understanding of the assigned industries and categories.
Develop category strategies that have measurable impact on the achievement of business results, increase our innovation pipeline, drive cost savings and influence industries to transform themselves.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RF(x), supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/performance management
Help lead, hire and develop a high-performing procurement team. Drive performance management and clarity on business objectives to deliver results
Deep Procurement strategy expertise in one of the following areas: 1) Direct/Clinical Supplies experience, 2) Clinical/Pharmaceutical Procurement experience, 3) Distribution/Logistics Category experience.
Effectively utilize all procurement IT systems, requirements & roadmap (e.g., P2P Systems, ERP)
Plan and monitor contract commitments to deliver most optimal outcomes
Expand Procurement areas of influence across the enterprise
Assist in reducing critical supplies risk exposure across the enterprise
Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments
Manage current procurement policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency
Assist the Senior Director and Vice President of Procurement with DaVita procurement execution (RF(X)s, contracts, performance to targets, etc.)
Establish communication channels to ensure efficient escalation and problem-solving processes
Manage large scale distribution, pharma or critical supplies projects and partner on change management
Assist the Senior Director and Vice President of Procurement with creating cost and control initiatives, in partnership with teams to realize spend reduction opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement in direct supplies material procurement and contracting.
Support the regular budgeting and forecasting activity to ensure value creation is captured.
Drive disciplined Category management across the team.
Facilitate and coach categories on problem solving, definition, and follow-up of mitigation actions in case of deviations.
Define adherence and enforcement of Category process & strategies.
Drive reporting, action tracking, and data analysis activities under agreed reporting frames to support business decisions.
Identify internal process issues that directly / indirectly impact vendor's ability to provide supplies on time
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective communication skills to convey complex information to others.
Drives group to ensure all ideas are represented, but steers towards action and decision.
Provide constructive feedback, motivate, and mentor their team.
Innovative mindset and thinking of ways to improve current processes and user experience.
Creates an environment of trust, transparency, and quick decisions with the ability to pivot understanding the needs of the business and risks at hand.
Proven ability to deliver results in decentralized environments, with ability to work across.
Category management and strategic sourcing.
Knowledge of virtual platforms for learning and collaboration an advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
7-10 years in Procurement or Supply Chain Management role or consulting
Enterprise procurement software experience strongly preferred (e.g., P2P Systems, ERP)
Previous experience within category management or strategic sourcing or management consulting
Healthcare experience preferred, but not required
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary/ Wage Range
$121,200.00-$177,900.00 / yearCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at
DaVita is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As such, DaVita makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of qualifications and experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.