Performance Consultant - Supply Chain Management

Provides SCM and customers with a solid understanding of best practices, innovations, trends in the industry, to include cross-industry disciplines (e.g., SCM, analytic, strategic, etc.).
Maintains abreast of leading edge concepts, best practices, and innovation in SCM.
Works closely with senior level administrative and clinical leaders in specific divisions/departments including institutional initiatives to provide industry vision and strategic direction for Mayo in SCM excellence.
Aggressively monitor industry trends to anticipate department's future needs and develop leading-edge approaches and recommendations.
Develops, implements, and maintains programs and tools for financial reporting for complex activities.
Interprets and implements accounting rules, fiscal compliance, policies and regulations.
Proactively identifies opportunities and recommends options for increasing financial margins, while preserving Mayo standards and minimizing the financial and legal risks to Mayo.
Conducts research and analysis, benchmarking, and audits to ensure reasonableness and accuracy of information.
Responsible for project management of assigned department or clinical areas.
Provides leadership in a team environment supporting complex, ambiguous and highly visible multidisciplinary activities or projects, task forces and institutional committees.
Mentors, coaches, trains and assists in decision making for the work unit.

This role will partner with and support the Indirects Contracting team, and may work to support the team on SCM, Category Management, Captis and Inspirity initiatives.  Applies structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods to complex or ambiguous business challenges and independently advances opportunities from initial assessment through implementation and measurable results.  Balances strategic analysis with hands-on execution and adapts quickly to changing priorities, stakeholder needs, project requirements, and emerging organizational opportunities.  Builds effective relationships across clinical, administrative, technical, and operational functions and influences decisions.  

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question. Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The completed interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

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.

This is a hybrid position and eligible candidates must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience in health care, finance, accounting, business, or systems; certifications may be considered in lieu of experience; Or, Master's degree in health care, finance, accounting, business, or systems with 5 years' relevant experience in noted areas; certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to function independently required.
Demonstrated oral communication skills required.
Knowledge of DRG, CPT and ICD-9 coding and medical terminology preferred.
Highly developed understanding of accounting and finance practices.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong investigational skills, shows attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Solid customer-service skills; understands and addresses customer needs in a timely manner.
Ability to work in a team environment and develop constructive working relationships with others.
Experience should encompass all aspects of SCM, with a focus on developing and implementing innovative strategies designed to reduce SCM expenses and/or enhance revenue.
Thorough experience with related products within clinical expertise areas preferred.
Demonstrated abilities in developing strong relationships with physicians, clinicians, executives and vendors in order to facilitate and enhance SCM best business practices leading to extensive year over year non-labor SCM expense reductions
Lean and Six Sigma ASQ Certification, AHRMM CMRP, PMP, or other SCM or related industry certifications preferred. Mayo Quality Fellows Silver and Gold Certification preferred