Job: Director, Category Management--Information Technology

Are you looking for an exciting new leadership challenge with PROMOTIONAL POTENTIAL but unsure about making a change in this uncertain economy?

What if you were offered a role with a stable, growing organization with a history spanning over 125 years? What if that organization was rooted in a values-based culture, yet provided a thriving, progressive supply chain environment where you could grow and develop professionally? And what if that position was based in beautiful central and northern Wisconsin, a nature-lovers haven, where you can carry out all of the outdoor activities you love in the free-time you'll enjoy with your newfound work-life balance?


Would you like to hear more?


Ministry Health Care is a mission-driven health care system with facilities throughout central and northern Wisconsin that offers the security, the professional development, the values, and the balance you've been longing for. With nearly %242 billion in annual revenue, over 10,000 employees, and approximately %24500 million in annual spend, we can offer you what you've been missing.


We have an exciting NEWLY CREATED opportunity available Director, Category Management--Information Technology, reporting directly to our system's Chief Supply Chain Officer.


This is a unique opportunity to provide your industry expertise in a progressive not-for-profit, mission-driven healthcare environment. In this role, you will manage company-wide 3rd party spend within the Information Technology Procurement Category with portfolio responsibility for all Supply Management activity within your Category. Responsibilities you will assume include:


· Facilitating the definition, development & execution of company-wide procurement Category Strategy

· Directing all Category activity, both operational and strategic, including operating & capital expenses

· Conducting 3rd party spend analysis to accurately target strategic sourcing opportunities

· Leading company-wide strategic sourcing activities from a position of influence, collaborating with all key stakeholders to ensure Total Cost of Ownership perspective, not simply price improvement

· Developing proposals for strategic sourcing projects within IT Category and obtaining stakeholder agreement

· Following Customer Advisory Board (CAB) and Supply Chain Operations Team (SCOT) decision-making approach as described in SCOT Charter (e.g. Supply Chain Operating Model).

· Operationalizing contract management/compliance processes as well as supplier management/development processes and activities within the IT Category

· Promoting best practices and operational excellence within category, including benchmarking performance

· Leading the effort to build diverse supplier base within Category in support of company diversity efforts

· Providing strategic sourcing guidance to all levels of stakeholders to achieve agreed company results

· Working with Finance department to ensure proper calculation of sourcing savings & company budgetary impact

· Accountable for achieving category cost reduction as part of company procurement savings target

To be qualified, you will have:

Bachelors degree required, preferably in Supply Chain/Operations Management, MBA preferred
10 + years experience in strategic sourcing required
2-5 years Leadership experience required
Certification from ISM and/or APICS preferred, one of which will be required within 2 years of hire
Expert knowledge in strategic sourcing for mid-to-large size company environment
Solid skills in data analysis, using spend analysis, contract management and eSourcing tools
Intermediate knowledge of accounting & finance
Consulting experience helpful (project management skills/working effectively with stakeholders)