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Posting Date 02/04/2026 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America Sr. Contracts and Vendor Management Administrator The Sr. Contracts & Vendor Management Administrator role is responsible for providing support for all vendor managed programâs processing, operations, and customer service. This position is responsible to provide administration, execution, and reconciliation of contracts and vendor management, along with tracking of contract terms and supporting questions of payments and contract terms. Experience Foundational experience in supporting IT contracts, vendor coordination, or customer account management through internships, academic projects, or early professional roles. Exposure to IT environmentsâwhether through coursework, handsâon projects, or entryâlevel workâresulting in a basic understanding of technology, systems, and how they support business operations. Ability to learn and understand complex business and technology topics, demonstrated through academic achievements, project work, or involvement in crossâfunctional initiatives. Bachelorâs degree from an accredited university, preferably in an analytical or businessârelated field. Required Knowledge and Skills Strong interpersonal, relationshipâbuilding, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and nonâtechnical stakeholders. Experience or coursework related to data analysis, including interpreting datasets, identifying trends, and presenting insights to support decisionâmaking. Exposure to data management concepts, such as data quality, data governance, or maintaining structured information in spreadsheets, databases, or business systems. Ability to support the development of technology roadmaps by gathering requirements, analyzing data, and coordinating with crossâfunctional IT teams. Basic understanding of IT security principles, risk identification, and mitigation strategies (coursework or training acceptable). Familiarity with the services or technologies provided by vendors and an interest in learning market trends, competitive landscapes, and vendor performance indicators. Understanding of best practices in vendor management, contract processes, and service delivery models (can be gained through training or guided experience). Awareness of organizational dynamics, decisionâmaking processes, and how internal and external stakeholders influence outcomes. Foundational disputeâresolution and problemâsolving skills, with the ability to support issue escalation and contribute to collaborative solutions. Training or exposure to teamâbuilding, communication strategies, or collaborative techniques is highly valued. Ability to communicate effectively with IT users and business leaders to understand requirements, expectations, and value drivers. Awareness of trends in pricing models, performance management, and innovations in IT service delivery. Key Behaviors and Competencies Ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams to support the development of strategic vendor relationships. Create and manage incentives or performance measures that guide vendor behavior. Skill in bridging communication between IT and business teams, helping translate needs, expectations, and opportunities for improved value. Ability to understand and support technical requirements and processes, aligning them with customer needs and organizational goals. Strong interpersonal skills for supporting dispute resolution, encouraging positive vendor behaviors, and contributing to a productive working environment. Ability to work across organizational boundaries and understand the broader context of decisions, influences, and stakeholder priorities. Interest in understanding internal customer and vendor business goals, with the ability to help align both sides toward shared objectives. What Weâll 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 HeadspaceÂź, 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 DaVitaâs online training platform StarLearning. #LI-SM5 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. The Salary Range for the role is $70,000.00 - $106,000.00 per year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidateâs 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 https://careers.davita.com/benefits Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journeyâfrom slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe. To learn more about what it means to be a part of our Village, visit Careers.DaVita.com. DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled. To learn more about what this means click here. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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