Strategic Sourcing Sr Analyst

Posting Date 08/18/2026 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America Job Description Senior Analyst, Procurement   Department: PRISM (Direct Procurement) Location: Casa Del Mundo (Denver HQ) / Hybrid   About the Role Welcome to DaVita’s PRISM team! We are seeking a high-energy Senior Sourcing Analyst to join our Direct Procurement team. This role operates as a "Junior Category Manager" and is intentionally designed as a developmental stepping stone for high-potential talent aiming for a Category Manager position. In this role, you will blend deep analytical rigor with foundational category management. You will take direct ownership of developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific, targeted direct medical categories (such as scales, testing supplies and respiratory equipment) while partnering closely with Senior Category Managers to support highly complex, high-spend dialysis category initiatives. You will play a critical role in driving commercial negotiations, stabilizing supply chains, and influencing key clinical, technical and operational stakeholders across DaVita.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Support: Develop, produce, and oversee analyses and models (TCO, spend analysis) that lead to compelling insights and recommendations for category managers Partner with and support Senior Category Managers on large-scale direct dialysis bundle initiatives, learning advanced storytelling, presentation, and strategy execution skills. Lead and facilitate end-to-end RFx processes (Request for Proposals, Quotes, and Invitations to Bid), including market research, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation. Review contracts for products and services, maintaining documentation on all procedures including final commercial terms, supplier quotes, and RFP/RFI documentation. Facilitate delivery of all relevant contract documentation, pricing, and key terms to the procurement systems team to enable purchasing. Act as the lead Category Manager for assigned direct categories, independently developing, selling, and executing category strategies. Step into the Category Manager’s role when needed to support the broader Procurement team and demonstrate readiness to advance to a managerial position.   Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management: Build deep, cross-functional relationships with internal business partners, including Clinical Explorers, Biomed (technical), and Field Operations. Provide excellent customer service to DaVita teammates at all levels. Proactively identify the "next right steps" to align stakeholders on sourcing initiatives and vendor transitions. Anticipate roadblocks, navigate organizational complexity, and adapt to shifting priorities in spend strategies, product demands, and sourcing timelines.   Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Manage the selection and evaluation of preferred suppliers, including documenting the selection process, gathering supplier data/proposals, and making recommendations based on findings. Drive continuous improvement and bring an innovation mindset to your categories by leveraging relationships with internal customers and suppliers.   What You Bring to the Team Experience: 2-4 years of business experience, with direct procurement or strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred (0-2 years minimum acceptable if offset by strong consulting/analytical background). Experience managing multiple projects concurrently is essential. Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to move beyond basic analytics to understand the "big picture", demonstrate a desire to continually learn and evolve, and develop actionable business strategies. Influence & Communication: High energy and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority. Strong written and oral communication skills; proficient in MS PowerPoint with experience presenting findings to leadership. Negotiation Skills: