Sr Specialist, Procurement (Purchasing)

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Posting Date

06/04/2025 5200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, United States of America

SUMMARY

The Sr Procurement Specialist is a critical member of both the centralized purchasing construction teams. This teammate will be responsible for purchasing the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) for DeNovos, Relocations, Expansions, and Acquisition projects as required. In addition, this role will act as the first point of escalation for any centralized purchasing related issues. The Sr. Specialist will oversee both the centralized replacement machine and HHD chair purchasing processes. This position requires advanced time management skills, problem solving skills, excellent customer service, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple project timelines. This position maintains a positive working relationship with our Suppliers/Vendors along with multiple departments within DaVita.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Place purchase orders, follow up, track and/or expedite to ensure deliveries meet targeted operation dates
• Keep dashboard/database current
• Maintain open communication with Project Managers via phone, email, text
• Build and develop positive working relationships with the team, teammates and vendors
• Attend and actively participate in Project Roadmap calls
• Frequent communication with vendors via phone and email to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery dates
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Help devise and implement department process improvements
• Support, provide guidance, and educate teammates on current processes and procedures, as well as on-going changes
• Compile monthly metrics tracking KPIs for the Purchasing team
• Research and provide solutions for purchasing related processes and issues

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:

• Work overtime with little or no notice as needed
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
• Participate in company meetings and conference calls as required
• Assist with coverage during staffing shortages and leaves of absence
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
• Occasional travel for team meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required)

• Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Purchasing/Buying
• Working knowledge of Oracle iProcurement, Coupa, or Purchasing systems/applications strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups and external customers
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the company
• Approachable and open
• Demonstrated professionalism/courtesy in responding to phone calls and emails
• Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing complex inquires
• Willingness and desire to create a team learning environment and to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to present and document work according to standards required

  SUMMARY

  The Sr Procurement Specialist is a critical member of both the centralized purchasing construction teams. This teammate will be responsible for purchasing the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) for DeNovos, Relocations, Expansions, and Acquisition projects as required. In addition, this role will act as the first point of escalation for any centralized purchasing related issues. The Sr. Specialist will oversee both the centralized replacement machine and HHD chair purchasing processes. This position requires advanced time management skills, problem solving skills, excellent customer service, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple project timelines. This position maintains a positive working relationship with our Suppliers/Vendors along with multiple departments within DaVita.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

  • Place purchase orders, follow up, track and/or expedite to ensure deliveries meet targeted operation dates
  • Keep dashboard/database current
  • Maintain open communication with Project Managers via phone, email, text
  • Build and develop positive working relationships with the team, teammates and vendors
  • Attend and actively participate in Project Roadmap calls
  • Frequent communication with vendors via phone and email to ensure order accuracy and timely delivery dates
  • Ability to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Help devise and implement department process improvements
  • Support, provide guidance, and educate teammates on current processes and procedures, as well as on-going changes
  • Compile monthly metrics tracking KPIs for the Purchasing team
  • Research and provide solutions for purchasing related processes and issues

  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to:

  • Work overtime with little or no notice as needed
  • Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed
  • Participate in company meetings and conference calls as required
  • Assist with coverage during staffing shortages and leaves of absence
  • Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures
  • Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
  • Occasional travel for team meetings

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  (Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required)

• Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience in Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Purchasing/Buying
• Working knowledge of Oracle iProcurement, Coupa, or Purchasing systems/applications strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups and external customers
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the company
• Approachable and open
• Demonstrated professionalism/courtesy in responding to phone calls and emails
• Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing complex inquires
• Willingness and desire to create a team learning environment and to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, analytical, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to present and document work according to standards required

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.

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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 comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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

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Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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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