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　　Role: Strategic Sourcing Analyst

　　ProfileWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join ourprocurement team as a Strategic Sourcing Analyst. This procurement role willsupport our People Services (Human Resources) and Corporate Travelsourcing lanes by conducting data analysis, generating reports, andassisting in the management of vendor relationships. This is intended to be anentry level role with a path to management by learning contract negotiationand administration of requests for proposal under supervision. The role willprimarily be focused around products and services including but not limited toairline and hotel rates, contract labor rates and general benchmarking; itdoes not require expertise in these areas and is intended to be a generalistrole. If you are a proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills anda passion for contributing to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply forthis exciting opportunity.

　　Key ResponsibilitiesWork with internal business partners to help facilitate Request forProposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to Bid under supervision.Review simple contracts for products and services, particularly in thefacilities space.Facilitates delivery of all relevant contract documentation including pricingand other key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasing.Maintains documentation on all procedures including final contractingcommercial terms, final supplier quotes, contact information and RFP/RFI documentation.Partners with Category Managers in data gathering, stakeholder discussionsand contract support.Assists Category Managers in evaluating supplier performance as applicable.Researches relevant market, suppliers and technologies and makesrecommendations to internal customers based on analysis.Correspond with suppliers including gathering supplier data, proposals andcreating templates to gather relevant information from suppliers to facilitateevaluation.Perform the Category Manager's roles if needed to support the Procurementteam and demonstrates potential to advance to a managerial role.

　　SkillsExcellent customer service skills when partnering with the Davita teammates atall levels of the organization. Will also work with suppliers to negotiatewithout damaging relationships but rather work in a spirit of partnership byutilizing the skills of persuasion and influence.Must have strong communications skills, both oral and written, andparticipate and/or lead RFP related meetings.Must manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers includingdocumenting the selection process, evaluating and comparing supplierquotes, bids and information, and making a recommendation based on thefindings. Will present these findings in presentations and provide supportingdocumentation.Should demonstrate the desire to continually learn and evolveMust be adaptable and flexible to market changes, bringing an innovationmindset to the items they are responsible for by leveraging relationships withinternal customers and suppliersAbility to conform to shifting priorities in spend strategies, productdemands and sourcing / purchasing timelines

　　Experience and QualificationsBachelor's degree required, business degree preferred. Ideal courseworkincludes strategy, finance, supply chain operations or consulting projects.Candidate should have between 0-2 years of business experience, procurementexperience preferred.Ability to manage multiple projects.Excellent Skills in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Coupa and other eSourcingplatforms - preferred.Proficient in MS PowerPoint with experience presenting to a group.Should possess desire to succeed and willingness to advance.

　　At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We wantall teammates to experience DaVita as "a place wh re I belong." Our goalis to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, sothat it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunityworkplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals arerecruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protectedcharacte

　　Salary/ Wage Range$50,000.00-$100,000.00 / year

　　Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including acandidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and mayfall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewardspackage, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broadrange of other benefits. Learn more at

　　DaVita is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. As such,DaVita makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of qualificationsand experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status.