Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

. Oversee the DaVita Way of Procurement process for large global categories, typically exceeding $25M and up to $250M in spend .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, with a strong focus on developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost improvements. Proficient in leading RFPs and negotiations while ensuring compliance and performance monitoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentRFP ExecutionSupplier Relationship ManagementContract Analysis

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementCategory StrategyContract NegotiationProblem AnalysisKPI ManagementCost ImprovementQuality ImprovementSupplier Risk MitigationMarket KnowledgeDashboard Building

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersConsensus BuildingIndependent WorkTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordTableau

Industry Keywords

DaVita Way of ProcurementSupplier PerformanceCompliance MonitoringCompetitive BiddingSavings Generation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the DaVita Way of Procurement process for large global categories, typically exceeding $25M and up to $250M in spend
Develop category strategies from strategy development through execution
Set goals and manage supplier relationships
Collaborate with field and regional counterparts on strategy implementation
Develop market knowledge and understand assigned spend areas
Analyze problems, determine root causes, develop solutions, and craft concise messages
Collaborate with clinical and technical business partners to understand demand and supplier trends
Build relationships, influence stakeholders, and build consensus
Manage supplier performance KPIs, capability development, cost improvements, and quality improvements
Identify supplier risks and develop mitigation strategies and plans
Monitor compliance with product formularies and contract terms
Lead and execute RFPs and competitive bidding processes
Conduct regular negotiations with VP- and Director-level supplier contacts
Drive savings, innovation, quality, service, and favorable commercial outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5-7 years of relevant SC/Procurement experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks and competing priorities
Experience leading and executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes
Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to operate Tableau; dashboard-building experience valued
Ability to travel up to 15%
Fluent written and verbal skills necessary to perform the role
Ability to lift 5 to 50 lbs unassisted and stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
Manual dexterity and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual management bonus plan eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off (PTO)
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace® access
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning