Manager, Purchasing (Lab)

Posting Date

08 / 19 / 20253000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Manager, Purchasing (Lab) is responsible for managing and directing the daily operations of the purchasing and supplies departments. The Manager will lead these teams in all phases of procurement and inventory control. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting order processing; inventory control; managing departmental budgets; ensuring DaVita Labs’ quality and purchasing policies are not compromised; negotiating and tracking service contacts with vendors and the legal department to ensure contracts do not expire and all proper documentation is complete. Manage the supply related support to both internal and external customers in order to meet financial results. This position reports to the Director, Materials Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create reports and analyze data; forecast procurement needs and continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects of DaVita Labs
• Maintain procurement files, VRS and MSDS / SDS records
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances / claims against / fromsuppliers
• Responsible for internal communications with the Director of Materials Management and Senior Leadership
• Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective and collaborative partnerships
• Maintain and regulate vendor rating system
• As needed, will assist in the auditing and vetting of vendors
• Administer, review and approve on-line purchase requisitions
• Prepare presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and vendor management
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving and ability to make decisions
• Negotiate contracts for materials, services and equipment based on cost objectives and input from internal customers and when needed generate / manage RFQ / RFP packages for the supplier bid process
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies required, review, evaluate, approve specifications and determine product availability to ensure compliance with the needs of DaVita Labs
• Prioritize assignments
• Direct and develop teammates for a dynamic and flexible environment
• Ability to work effectively across multi functions within the organization along with external critical vendors
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, supplies and equipment per DaVita Labs policies
• Provide leadership to direct reports : Coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring and appraising job results through continuous metric outcomes o Identify and develop training opportunities. Help direct reports overcome any organizational obstacles encountered. Know, understand, implement, follow, and communicate to teammates DaVita employment policies and procedures, awards, and other opportunities within company and foster a positive work environment. Facilitate teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring, DaVita training, outside training); collaborate with direct reports to create professional development goals
• Monitor workflow and delegate responsibilities to team members, assists in scheduling personnel and time-keeping functions
• Plan, organize and supervise teammates to ensure high quality teammate customer service
• Know, understand, follow, and implement basic wage and hour laws, federal, state and local laws and regulations, Medicare, OHSA, and legislation affecting employment
• Maintain familiarity with and communicate to teammates DaVita programs impacting teammates including but not limited to Triple Crown
• Must support the DaVita culture and values in all work activities

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

About DaVita Laboratories

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 :

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.

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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.

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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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