Category Manager - Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Category Manager generates value through negotiating pricing discounts and protecting Mayo Clinic from various types of risk. Work is assigned and monitored by team leaders based on business needs, and the role may serve on multiple teams. The position may lead lower-risk teams or projects and, when mentoring, provides day-to-day oversight for personnel and projects. It builds relationships with operations managers and project leaders to understand sourcing needs, opportunities, and priorities, and works with individuals across Mayo Clinic as well as external contacts. The role provides leadership for day-to-day management of contracting activities and personnel and independently negotiates medium-complexity, medium-risk contracts. It applies contract law and category knowledge, contributes to short- and long-range plans that protect Mayo Clinic’s business and legal interests, and participates in negotiating and consulting on supplies, distribution agreements, agreement awards, and supplier performance. Following contract execution, the Category Manager participates in or leads lifecycle management, including amendments, extensions, compliance, termination, and change control, and oversees related contract administration processes. The role also performs analyses such as total cost of ownership and special-deal evaluations, represents Mayo Clinic in vendor contract dispute resolution, and completes other assigned projects. This is a hybrid position. Eligible candidates must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site work based on business needs. The vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. The selection process may include a convenient, pre-recorded OnDemand interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least five years of supply chain management experience, or experience in supply-chain-related activities in relevant roles such as project management, contracting, business agreement analysis and negotiation, nursing or other clinical positions, technology, or healthcare management.
- Experience or skills may include managing third-party service providers, clinical or operational engagement with suppliers, product selection, coordinating product or service conversions, or managing quotes or bids.
- Strong personal computer, communication, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and teaming skills to support exceptional customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and support all departments.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a changing work environment.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to manage difficult vendor relationships.
- Ability to understand customer requirements at Mayo Clinic and in other business collaborations to provide solutions for product and service needs.
- Some experience leading projects.
- Analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
- Must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site expectations.
- The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced academic degree in business administration, healthcare management, finance, law, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate pricing discounts and protect Mayo Clinic from risk.
- Lead lower-risk teams or projects as directed and provide day-to-day oversight for personnel and projects when mentoring.
- Build ongoing relationships with operations managers and project leaders to understand sourcing needs, opportunities, and priorities.
- Provide leadership for day-to-day management of contracting activities and personnel.
- Independently negotiate medium-complexity, medium-risk contracts using contract law and category knowledge.
- Participate in developing short-term tactics and long-range plans to protect Mayo Clinic’s business and legal interests and support effective administration and management.
- Participate in negotiations and consultation on supplies and distribution agreements, awarding agreements, and managing supplier performance.
- Participate in or lead contract lifecycle activities, including assessing amendments or extensions, monitoring contractual compliance, termination, and change control.
- Provide management oversight of contract administration processes.
- Analyze total cost of ownership for purchase alternatives, special deals, and related matters.
- Represent Mayo Clinic in resolving contract disputes with vendors.
- Complete other special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
