2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

Contract Management, Drafting & Negotiation

• Review, redline and negotiate a high volume and a broad range of low to mid-level supplier contracts, including facility services agreements, master services agreements, purchase agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, SAAS, software licensing or other IT-related agreements, and other various goods and services agreements
• Thoughtfully lead and collaborate throughout the contracting and legal review processes by clearly and effectively communicating issues, escalating issues to legal, business and functional stakeholders as required, facilitating alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers, coordinating and documenting necessary approvals, and timely driving contracts to execution
• Independently manage assigned contracts from inception to completion

Process Improvement

• Assist in developing and maintaining contracting playbooks and proactively identify opportunities to enhance playbook clause library, leveraging data where possible
• Maintain and update team SOPs, including best practices and unique business issues, as well as business-facing job aids
• Support ongoing contracting process optimization efforts by identifying, managing and implementing solutions to improve efficiency
• Assist in implementation of new CLM tool and support future updates, enhancements and modifications

Analytics

• Leverage CLM capabilities to establish and standardize reporting of key performance indicators and update leadership on other contract-related metrics
• Utilize data to proactively identify contracting and process trends and to propose and implement solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify comprehensive contract pipeline

Additional Responsibilities

• Train and coach internal teams on contracting processes and best practices
• Manage projects, goals and assignments, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in contract management supporting a wide range of transactional matters, preferably in procurement/supply chain
• CLM experience required
• Experience managing processes, identifying and implementing process improvements and project management a plus
• Experience in healthcare or a highly regulated industry a plus
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Traits of success in this position include:
• 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 co-workers, management and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames, and meet tight deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within scope of responsibilities and with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment

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. Enter text here

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.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

• Train and coach internal teams on contracting processes and best practices
• Manage projects, goals and assignments, as require