Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role at DaVita involves managing direct spend categories, primarily related to clinical facilities, and reducing spending and supply risk. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, strategic and analytical thinking, and project management skills. Responsibilities include developing market knowledge, leading sourcing processes, and managing supplier relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of business experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation.

Requirements

• Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned categories
• Have experience leading all aspects of the sourcing process from end to end
• Develop category strategies to increase innovation pipeline, drive cost savings, and influence industries
• Manage overall strategic supplier relationships
• Perform spend analysis and develop a sourcing roadmap focused on identifying cost savings, reducing supply risk, and identifying process improvements
• 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 to understand demand and supplier trends
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously

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