Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

. Lead category management efforts focused primarily on pharmaceutical products and other direct procurement categories supporting kidney care delivery .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, with a strong focus on developing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to analyze market data and collaborate with clinical teams to align procurement strategies with patient care objectives.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier NegotiationContract AnalysisMarket Assessment

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Hard Skills

RFI DevelopmentRFP DevelopmentBid AnalysisPrice ModelingContract ExecutionSpend AnalysisData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceValue-Based SourcingSupplier Diversity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytic SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyAccountabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordTableau

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsHealthcareLife SciencesFDA Regulatory RequirementsCMS ReimbursementTDAPA EligibilityClinical OperationsProcurement StrategiesCost SavingsSupply Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead category management efforts focused primarily on pharmaceutical products and other direct procurement categories supporting kidney care delivery
Develop and maintain market knowledge across pharmaceutical and kidney care product categories, including FDA approvals, biosimilar launches, and manufacturer capabilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFI/RFP development, supplier selection, bid analysis, price modeling, negotiations, and contract execution
Create and execute category strategies to drive cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and align with clinical and operational goals
Partner with clinical teams, finance, legal, pharmacy operations, and other stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and align procurement strategies with patient care objectives
Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to identify opportunities, cost drivers, risks, and contracting levers
Lead contracting initiatives focused on compliance, reimbursement optimization, risk mitigation, and value-based sourcing
Drive Village-wide supplier diversity, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives as needed
Support drug shortage mitigation planning and supplier redundancy strategies
Maintain knowledge of CMS reimbursement changes, TDAPA eligibility, and FDA regulatory requirements
Manage direct spend categories for nearly 3,000 clinical facilities
Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams on projects to reduce spending and supply risk
Communicate with DaVita teammates, vendors, and C-level executives across multiple functional areas
Help build a relatively new team and organization from the ground up

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of business experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing
5+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience
Experience developing and implementing category strategies, ideally in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or a highly regulated environment
Experience leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP development and competitive bidding processes
Strong strategic mindset and analytic skills, including ability to work with large amounts of data to drive strategic decisions
Experience collaborating with clinical teams or stakeholders to align sourcing with care delivery and patient outcomes (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to operate Tableau
Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks and competing priorities
Personal values aligned with DaVita’s stated values
Ability to push through obstacles and take full accountability and ownership of work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
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