About the position
The Sr Procurement Specialist is a critical member of both the centralized purchasing construction teams. This teammate will be responsible for purchasing the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) for DeNovos, Relocations, Expansions, and Acquisition projects as required. In addition, this role will act as the first point of escalation for any centralized purchasing related issues. The Sr. Specialist will oversee both the centralized replacement machine and HHD chair purchasing processes. 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.
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
- Build and develop positive working relationships with the team, teammates and vendors
- Attend and actively participate in Project Roadmap calls
- 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 devise and implement department process improvements
- Support, provide guidance, and educate teammates on current processes and procedures, as well as on-going changes
- Compile monthly metrics tracking KPIs for the Purchasing team
- Research and provide solutions for purchasing related processes and issues
- 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
- Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
- Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
- Occasional travel for team meetings
Requirements
- 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
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.
