Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

Procurement Category Manager overseeing the DaVita Way of Procurement for large global categories. Collaborating with teams for supplier relationship management and compliance monitoring.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the entire DaVita Way of Procurement process for large global categories
Set goals and manage supplier relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams
Develop extensive market knowledge and understand assigned spend areas
Manage supplier relationships including performance management of suppliers
Identify and document supplier risk items to develop mitigation strategies
Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are being met
Lead supplier performance management processes for continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of relevant SC/Procurement experience, or an MBA with background in contract analysis and negotiation.
Experience in Finance, Operations and similar functions is applicable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience leading & executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes
Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint & Word, ability to operate Tableau.
Personal values in line with DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun.
Ability to get the job done, push through obstacles, and take full accountability and ownership of work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract analysisnegotiationsupplier performance managementrisk managementmarket knowledgeRFPscompetitive bidding

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationaccountabilityownershipcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA