Job Description
2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
We currently seek a
Group Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chai n to join our Village at our World Headquarters in Denver. This leader will be responsible for leading and optimizing the organization's procurement, sourcing, logistics, and supply chain strategies. This executive will drive operational excellence, ensure cost efficiency, support our resilience efforts, enhance supplier relationships, and deliver business objectives by aligning supply chain strategies with our enterprise goals. The SVP will oversee all procurement and supply chain operations, develop and implement best practices, and foster innovation to create a competitive advantage. This position must uphold the Core Values of DaVita and comply with DaVita policies and regulations.
The following duties and responsibilities reflect the expectations of this position.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's procurement and supply chain strategy to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Procurement & Sourcing: Oversee supplier negotiations, vendor management, contract development, and sourcing strategies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective procurement.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Lead initiatives to improve logistics, inventory management, demand planning, and distribution to balance and enhance resilience and operational efficiency.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical challenges, and supplier dependencies.
- Technology & Innovation: Drive digital transformation by leveraging automation, AI, and data analytics to optimize procurement and supply chain processes.
- Cost Efficiency: Establish cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, and supplier partnerships to maximize value while maintaining product quality and availability.
- Collaboration & Communication: Partner with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, manufacturing, and sales teams, to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical sourcing policies, and corporate sustainability initiatives.
- Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain team to achieve business excellence.
Previous Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role.
- Extensive experience in global sourcing, supplier management, logistics, and supply chain strategy development.
- Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Deep understanding of procurement technologies, inventory and ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
- Expertise in risk management, compliance, and sustainability best practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
- A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
- Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
- Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
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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 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 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 $259,700.00 - $433,700.00 / 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
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