Director, Category Management SCM at Mayo Clinic

DescriptionThis position provides oversight and control of the supply chain category management processes for Mayo Clinic. The Category Management Director will act as a role model for staff and will coach as well as actively lead the development of effective category strategies and ensure execution. This individual is an expert in change management as well as supplier and stakeholder engagement. They make significant contributions to the supply management initiatives of Mayo Clinic commercialized businesses and Captis. Supporting activities include developing and participating in short-term tactics and long-range plans that result in optimal marketing and supply chain management performance. This Director must also take an active Mayo enterprise and Captis role with physician and executive addition they serve as the primary category management interface on all enterprise and Captis category management functions pertaining to marketing or business operations assigned to their work unit. The Director actively participates in the standardization/value analysis process in providing customer service to end-users in the awarding of contracts and in business support across partnerships. This position will be responsible for managing and adhering to operating budget as well as understanding and contributing to meeting targets and plans for the overall enterprise Supply Chain Management budget.Captis is a limited liability company (LLC) in which Mayo Clinic is an owner service provider and member. Captis has members whose supply chain purchasing is consolidated in order to achieve volume pricing. Mayos category management team is expected to leader sourcing and contracting efforts to this group as well as the Mayo Clinic enterprise. Overall spend of Captis LLC is greater than $5B annual.QualificationsA four-year undergraduate degree in business or a related field is a minimum requirement along with 10 years of supply chain management experience. Must have extensive product and market knowledge. Must have broad supply chain management experience as well as experience with business process standardization and performance improvement strategies. Work experience in a hospital a multi-hospital system or other healthcare related setting is required.A Masters degree other advanced degree or CPA is addition to the 1O years minimum experience at least five years experience in progressively responsible management positions in supply chain management is highly desirable. Working knowledge of supply chain category management methodology tools and skills (demonstrated competency of leader. expert or master) is desired. Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience as a Director Manager or VP of supply chain management or VP of marketing or sales. Experience in another industry is viewed positively particularly in an industry that is viewed as having world-class supply chain management. Experience with cost management consultants working on non-clinical operational efficiency improvements care process/procedural standardization improvements and/or improved patient outcome activities is desirable. Certification in purchasing/supply chain management is preferred. Advanced certification in healthcare desirable.Preferred Qualifications:Healthcare marketing/sales experience and working in a GPO preferred.This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1