Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

DaVita Kidney Care • Denver, CO

1d • $85,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Leading the entire category management process ensures optimized strategies, fostering efficiency and innovation in procurement practices. Developing and executing effective "go-to-market" strategies facilitates successful negotiations, driving favorable commercial terms and value creation. This involves regular negotiations with VP and Director level leaders at suppliers. Collaborating across business units and regional teams fosters positive organizational outcomes, ensuring alignment and synergy in procurement efforts. Leading supplier performance management processes enhances supplier relationships, fostering accountability and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 5–7 years of relevant Supply Chain / Procurement experience, or an MBA with a background in contract analysis and negotiation.
• Relevant experience in Finance, Operations, or similar functions is applicable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with teammates across various departments and external supplier partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proven experience leading and executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes.
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ability to operate Tableau (building dashboards is not required, but experience is valued).
• Alignment with DaVita’s Core Values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, overcome obstacles, and take full accountability and ownership of work.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM or equivalent Supply Chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned spend areas.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the 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. Build effective relationships, influence peers and key stakeholders, and drive consensus.
• Manage supplier relationships, including developing supplier performance metrics (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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development programs
• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level