Sr Analyst, Strategic Sourcing

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Senior Analyst, Procurement

Department: PRISM (Direct Procurement)
Location: Casa Del Mundo (Denver HQ) / Hybrid

About the Role

Welcome to DaVita's PRISM team! We are seeking a high-energy Senior Sourcing Analyst to join our Direct Procurement team. This role operates as a "Junior Category Manager" and is intentionally designed as a developmental stepping stone for high-potential talent aiming for a Category Manager position.

In this role, you will blend deep analytical rigor with foundational category management. You will take direct ownership of developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific, targeted direct medical categories (such as scales, testing supplies and respiratory equipment) while partnering closely with Senior Category Managers to support highly complex, high-spend dialysis category initiatives. You will play a critical role in driving commercial negotiations, stabilizing supply chains, and influencing key clinical, technical and operational stakeholders across DaVita.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Support:

• Develop, produce, and oversee analyses and models (TCO, spend analysis) that lead to compelling insights and recommendations for category managers
• Partner with and support Senior Category Managers on large-scale direct dialysis bundle initiatives, learning advanced storytelling, presentation, and strategy execution skills.
• Lead and facilitate end-to-end RFx processes (Request for Proposals, Quotes, and Invitations to Bid), including market research, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Review contracts for products and services, maintaining documentation on all procedures including final commercial terms, supplier quotes, and RFP/RFI documentation.
• Facilitate delivery of all relevant contract documentation, pricing, and key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasing.
• Act as the lead Category Manager for assigned direct categories, independently developing, selling, and executing category strategies.
• Step into the Category Manager's role when needed to support the broader Procurement team and demonstrate readiness to advance to a managerial position.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management:

• Build deep, cross-functional relationships with internal business partners, including Clinical Explorers, Biomed (technical), and Field Operations. Provide excellent customer service to DaVita teammates at all levels.
• Proactively identify the "next right steps" to align stakeholders on sourcing initiatives and vendor transitions.
• Anticipate roadblocks, navigate organizational complexity, and adapt to shifting priorities in spend strategies, product demands, and sourcing timelines.
  

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

• Manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers, including documenting the selection process, gathering supplier data/proposals, and making recommendations based on findings.
• Drive continuous improvement and bring an innovation mindset to your categories by leveraging relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
  

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: 2-4 years of business experience, with direct procurement or strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred (0-2 years minimum acceptable if offset by strong consulting/analytical background). Experience managing multiple projects concurrently is essential.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to move beyond basic analytics to understand the "big picture", demonstrate a desire to continually learn and evolve, and develop actionable business strategies.
• Influence & Communication: High energy and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority. Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient in MS PowerPoint with experience presenting findings to leadership.
• Negotiation Skills: Experience leading or supporting commercial negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word. Experience using business intelligence, data visualization, and reporting tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) is highly preferred. Experience working with enterprise ERP systems and eSourcing environments (such as Oracle, SAP, Coupa) is a strong plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Business or STEM degrees preferred). Ideal coursework includes supply chain operations, procurement, strategy, or finance.
  

The PRISM Value Proposition

DaVita's PRISM team is committed to the growth and development of our teammates. In this role, you will receive dedicated coaching and mentorship from Senior Category Managers. By consistently demonstrating the ability to independently manage stakeholder relationships and execute category strategies, you will be positioned for an accelerated career trajectory within the Procurement organization.

What We'll Provide

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings:

• 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 to 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.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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