Procurement Category Manager

Posting Date 01/12/2026

At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empower their team to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging work.

Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for Procurement Category Manager with DaVita.

The Procurement Category Manager oversees the entire DaVita Way of Procurement process for large global categories (typically >$25M spend, and up to $250M), from strategy development to execution. They set goals, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with field/regional counterparts for optimal strategy implementation.

The category manager would focus on medical / surgical supply spend as well as associated distribution partnerships. This includes PPE, tape, gauze, dressings, needles/syringes as well as distribution for both dialysis and medical / surgical supplies.

• Savings, Innovation, improved quality and Service:
  Leading the entire category management process ensures optimized strategies, fostering efficiency and innovation in procurement practices. Yearly Savings targets will vary from $1.0 to $3.5M

• Creative Commercial Outcomes:
  Developing and executing effective "go to market" strategies facilitates successful negotiations, driving favorable commercial terms and value creation. Regular negotiations with VP, Director level at Suppliers

• Interdepartmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborating across business units and regional teams fosters positive organizational outcomes, ensuring alignment and synergy in procurement efforts.

• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Leading supplier performance management processes enhance supplier relationships, fostering accountability and driving continuous improvement.

In order of significance, list the essential functions and responsibilities of the position. Do not include duties that are performed infrequently or require minimal time. All other duties are accounted for in “Other Duties as Assigned” which must remain on all Job Description s.

• Develop extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of the assigned spend areas

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages

• Collaborate with internal business partners, both clinical and technical, to understand demand and supplier trends. Builds effective relationships, influences peers and key stakeholders, and able to build consensus.

• Manage supplier relationships including developing supplier performance (KPIs), capability development, cost and quality improvements for key suppliers and product categories

• Identify and document supplier risk items to develop mitigation strategies and plans

• Monitor compliance with DaVita’s product formularies and ensure contract terms are being met

• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously

• Other Duties as Assigned

• 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. The position requires interaction with teammates in various departments and with supplier partners.
• Able to work independently to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience leading & executing RFPs and competitive bidding processes
• Excellent computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint & Word, ability to operate Tableau (building dashboards is not required but experience is valued)
• 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…