2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

The Sr. Analyst ensures that products, services and supplier relationships are in the best interest of the Davita. This position will support multiple Indirect sourcing lanes, including, but not limited to, Consulting, Logistics, and
Audit Services. This role is responsible for the evaluation of suppliers and contracts including the Requests forQuotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI). This position works under minimal
supervision on complex assignments that require considerable independent discretion and judgement. A successful candidate must be detail-oriented, with excellent skills in research, data analysis, commercial negotiation, and evaluation of goods and/or services. The Sr. analyst will make recommendations, including supplier selections, based on their research and is expected to provide support when in negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

Work with internal business partners to facilitate Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to BidWill ensure that all contracts and fully executed agreements are deposited into the Contract Management SystemUtilize e-sourcing tools to effectively manage contract administrationFacilitate delivery of all relevant contract documentation including pricing and other key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasingIndependently work on large sourcing/purchasing projects with a high level of discretion and independenceMaintain all documentation on all procedures including final contracting commercial terms, final supplier quotes, contact information and RFP/ RFI documentationPartner with Sourcing Managers in data gathering, stakeholder discussions and contract supportAssist Sourcing Managers in evaluating supplier performance as applicableResearch relevant markets, suppliers and technologies and make recommendations to internal customers based on analysisHandle supplier communications as delegated by the Sourcing Managers

Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills when partnering with the Davita teammates at all levels of the organization. Will also work with suppliers to negotiate without damaging relationships but rather work in a spirit of partnership by utilizing the skills of persuasion and influenceFinancial acumen to interpret financial results, statements and forecasts and understand risks arising from contract termsMust have strong Communications Skills, both oral and written, and participate and/or lead RFP related meetingsExcellent active listening skillsMust manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers including documenting the selection process, evaluating and comparing supplier quotes, bids and information, and making a recommendation based on the findingsComfortable in presenting to Senior LeadershipShould demonstrate the desire to continually learn and evolveMust be adaptable and flexible, bringing an innovation mindset to the items they are responsible for by leveraging relationships with internal customers and suppliers

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.4-6 years of business experience required. 2-4 years of procurement experience preferredExperience facilitating multiple Requests for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to BidMust have a general working knowledge of Indirect procurement categoriesExcellent Skills in MS SuiteExperience with Coupa and other eSourcing platforms - preferredShould possess desire to succeed and willingness to advance

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 outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional 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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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 an affirmative action employer.  As such, 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.

Salary/ Wage Range

$56,500.00 - $100,000.00 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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  

  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.