Category Manager - Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Category Manager in Supply Chain Management generates value by negotiating pricing discounts and protecting Mayo Clinic from risk. Work is assigned and monitored by team leaders according to business needs. The role may serve on multiple teams and may lead lower-risk teams or projects. When mentoring, the Category Manager provides day-to-day oversight for personnel and projects. The position maintains working relationships throughout Mayo Clinic and with external parties, including operations managers and project leaders, to understand sourcing needs, opportunities, and priorities. The role provides leadership for day-to-day contract management activities and personnel, independently negotiates medium-complexity and medium-risk contracts, and applies contract law and category knowledge. It contributes to short- and long-range plans that protect Mayo Clinic’s business and legal interests and support effective administration and management solutions. Responsibilities include participating in negotiations and consultations on supplies and distribution agreements, awarding agreements, and managing supplier performance. Following execution, the role participates in or leads contract lifecycle activities, including assessing amendments or extensions, contractual compliance, termination, and change control. It also oversees related contract administration processes, analyzes purchase alternatives and special deals (including total cost of ownership), represents Mayo Clinic in vendor contract dispute resolution, and completes special projects as assigned. This is a hybrid position. Eligible candidates must live 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 does not support the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. The selection process may include an optional OnDemand prerecorded interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- At least five years of supply chain management experience or experience in related supply chain activities, including project management, contracting, business agreement analysis and negotiation, nursing or other related clinical roles, technology, or healthcare management.
- Strong personal computer, communication, problem-solving, continuous-improvement, and teaming skills.
- 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 manage and prioritize simultaneous tasks.
- 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.
- Experienced analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
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 various types of risk.
- Lead day-to-day management of contracting activities and personnel.
- Independently negotiate medium-complexity, medium-risk contracts and apply contract law and category knowledge.
- Participate in developing short-term tactics and long-range plans that secure Mayo Clinic’s business and legal interests.
- Participate in negotiations and consultations on supplies and distribution agreements, agreement awards, and supplier performance.
- Participate in or lead contract lifecycle management, including evaluating amendments and extensions, monitoring contractual compliance, termination, and change control.
- Provide management oversight of contract administration processes.
- Analyze purchase alternatives, including total cost of ownership, and assess special deals.
- Represent Mayo Clinic in contract dispute resolution with vendors.
- Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including operations managers and project leaders, and with external parties to understand sourcing needs and priorities.
- Lead lower-risk teams or projects as directed and provide day-to-day oversight of personnel and projects when mentoring.
- Perform other special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
