Director, Category Management, Indirects - SCM
About The Position
This position provides oversight and control of the supply chain category management process 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 and Captis. Supporting activities include developing and participating in short-term tactics and long-range plans that result in optimal supply chain management performance. This Director must also take an active Mayo enterprise and Captis role with physician and executive leadership. In addition, they serve as the primary category management interface on all enterprise and Captis category management functions pertaining to the products and supplies assigned to their work unit. Typically, they will be responsible for contracts totaling in excess of $500M annual spend. 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 reviews for agreements and supplier 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 member-owned healthcare sourcing and contracting organization supported by Mayo Clinic Supply Chain Management and Vizient. Captis members consolidate purchasing volume to achieve enhanced pricing, savings, and value. Mayo's Category Management and Sourcing teams play a key role in leading sourcing and contracting initiatives on behalf of both Captis members and the Mayo Clinic enterprise. As of 2025, Captis includes more than 90 members and approximately $25 billion in annual member spend potential.
Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree in business or a related field is a minimum requirement.
- 10+ years of supply chain management experience.
- Extensive product and market knowledge.
- Broad supply chain management experience.
- 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.
- Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree, other advanced degree or CPA is desirable.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides oversight and control of the supply chain category management process for Mayo Clinic.
- Acts as a role model for staff, coaching and actively leading the development of effective category strategies and ensuring execution.
- Serves as an expert in change management, supplier, and stakeholder engagement.
- Makes significant contributions to the supply management initiatives of Mayo Clinic and Captis.
- Develops and participates in short-term tactics and long-range plans for optimal supply chain management performance.
- Takes an active Mayo enterprise and Captis role with physician and executive leadership.
- Serves as the primary category management interface on all enterprise and Captis category management functions pertaining to assigned products and supplies.
- Responsible for contracts totaling in excess of $500M annual spend.
- Actively participates in the standardization/value analysis process.
- Provides customer service to end-users.
- Awards contracts.
- Conducts business reviews for agreements and supplier partnerships.
- Manages and adheres to operating budget.
- Understands and contributes to meeting targets and plans for the overall enterprise Supply Chain Management budget.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
