3000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Performs specialized and diversified purchasing functions required to supply materials in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using reasonable pricing, ensuring quality goods delivered on-time to support maximum value through inventory control and laboratory operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee lab-wide Purchasing function:
- Ensure accurate fulfillment of ongoing purchasing needs and continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects of DaVita Labs.
- Interpret and make decisions through data collection and spend analysis.
- Leverage technology to analyze data and provide in-depth analysis needed to support services within the business to meet operational and strategic goals.
- Prepare presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates, and vendor management.
- Demonstrate proactive problem solving and ability to make decisions.
- Work effectively across multi-functional teams to develop relationships, facilitate effective team interactions, and to foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates in order to achieve departmental goals.
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- Examine purchasing and inventory levels to maintain healthy supply.
- Develop regular reporting that provides insight, identifies opportunities, and delivers solutions.
- Evaluate business for expiring product and mitigate potential write-offs.
- Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, supplies and equipment per DaVita Labs policies.
- Proactively address business continuity issues or any inventory/supplier concerns.
- Keep Sr. Leadership informed on all active business and operational issues.
- Contribute during supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and price analysis.
- Direct and develop teammates creating a dynamic and flexible environment.
- Coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring and appraising job results through continuous metric outcomes.
- Maintain and manage direct report timecards within Kronos.
- Identify and develop training opportunities.
- Help direct reports overcome any professional or organizational obstacles.
- Know, understand, implement, follow, and communicate to DaVita teammates employment policies and procedures, awards, and other opportunities within company and foster a positive work environment.
- Facilitate teammate development (Elevate, coaching, mentoring, training); collaborate with direct reports to create professional development goals.
- 2-4years experience required
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or related field - preferred
- Purchasing or Certifications a plus
- 2-4 years of indirect or direct sourcing responsibility required; Experience with laboratory strategic sourcing - required
- Microsoft SQL and Crystal report - preferred
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Must have experience analyzing data
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, strong organization skills.
DaVita Labs is a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory delivering timely, accurate lab results focused primarily on kidney care with a relentless commitment to quality. We serve more than 180,000 patients and perform 52 million renal tests annually. We make a difference. We enjoy what we do. Our teammates are best in class professionals who enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment where fun and hard work intermingle every day. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and a place to call home. As a labs teammate, you become a member of our community and you also become a citizen of something bigger, something great, and something unique - the DaVita Village. With the backing of the overall DaVita brand, we are on an exciting trajectory.
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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.
Want to make an impact in Healthcare? Through science, technology, quality and education, we are committed to expanding discovery and empowering lives. This empowerment comes in many forms. From our laboratory professionals to our support roles, DaVita labs not only offers a career to fit each individual, it provides a community and place to call home. Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
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 Diversity & 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary/ Wage Range
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