Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Benefits Highlights
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.
Responsibilities
This position generates value through negotiating pricing discounts and protecting Mayo Clinic from various types of risk. In addition they may lead, mentor and collaborate in work units within SCM.
Work will be assigned and monitored by team leaders based upon current business needs. This position may serve on multiple teams. This position may lead medium or higher risk teams or projects as directed. When in a leadership role they are expected to provide day-to-day oversight for personnel and projects.
The person in this role should be able to meet the minimum expectations in the Category Manager job description Position Overview
At a minimum, this role must engage and advise departmental leadership and management throughout a project lifecycle to understand sourcing needs, opportunities, and priorities. The role must maintain the highest standards of customer service throughout the project, communicating high-level project status, obtaining critical decisions and guidance, and ensuring continuous organizational commitment.
Provides leadership for the day-to-day management of contracting activities and personnel.
Independently negotiates medium-to-higher complexity and medium-to-higher risk contracts.
This role will develop presentations for report outs, including leading the creation of relevant visual presentation materials, and preparing written narrative as needed.
If in a team leader role, this person will serve as Subject Matter Expert for team, seek ways to provide mentoring and training, introduce process improvements and eliminate work-flow inefficiencies. This role performs other special projects as assigned.
This role will provide key leadership and day-to-day management for the Captis Indirects Program (75%) and the Inspirity Health Partners Indirects program (25%). In both instances, the selected candidate will be help build and manage growing programs in these categories. Strong business acumen as well as communication skills at the executive level will be important considerations. A solid understanding of Mayo Clinic contracting processes and the Captis contract approval process will be essential. This role will help represent the interests of Mayo Clinic while promoting the Captis and IHP go-to-market strategies. This role will report into the senior director responsible for Indirects and work closely with colleagues in Mayo and at other organizations to execute on selected categories. As the growth targets are achieved, this role will be expected to be considered for elevation (to director) and the role may be split.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field with a minimum of eight (8) years' of supply chain management experience or experience associated with supply chain activities in other relevant roles such as project management, contracting, business agreement analysis and negotiation, nursing or other related clinical positions, technology or healthcare management; which may include skills or activities such as managing third party service providers, ongoing clinical or operational engagement that interfaces with suppliers, product selection, coordination of conversion of products and services, or managing quotes or bids. Advanced academic degree in business administration, healthcare management, finance, law or a related field preferred.
Overall requires strong personal computer skills, communication skills, problem solving, continuous improvement and teaming skills in order to ensure exceptional customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Must be adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing work environment. Able to handle/prioritize tasks simultaneously. Works as a team to provide support to all departments.
Ability to manage difficult vendor relationships. Comprehension of customer requirements at Mayo and other business collaborations in order to provide solutions to product/service needs.
Experience using project management skills
In depth experience applying analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles
Some experience relevant to the market or responsibilities of teams or role (e.g. Capital equipment, Pharmacy, IT) that will initially be supported is preferred.
Experience that shows increasing responsibility in negotiating, interpreting and establishing contracts and coordinating closely with financial experts and legal counsel.
Experience that shows increasing ability to work in and manage agile teams. Ability to successfully interact with department chairs and their management teams.
At a minimum must have documented experience developing a simple/tactical negotiation strategy and leading a negotiation team.
If in a team leader role, some experience successfully supporting multiple priorities in an ambiguous environment.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$128,502.40 - $186,264.00 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
8 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Weekend Schedule
n/a
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Tavy Smalls