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Mary Patefield

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VP, Supply Chain Operations at SSM Health
📍 St Louis, Missouri, United States

Mary Patefield is a healthcare supply chain executive, currently serving as VP of Supply Chain Operations at SSM Health. With an MBA from Wake Forest University, her career includes leadership roles at Baylor Scott & White Health and Novant Health, where she has managed substantial budgets and driven significant operational improvements.

Outside of her demanding career, Mary has been recognized for her commitment to the community during challenging times. Her interests also include travel and leisure, with a particular fondness for Disney Cruise Line, suggesting an appreciation for family-oriented experiences and entertainment.

She was nominated as a "Best of Big D Hero" for her impactful contributions and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
VP, Supply Chain Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Healthcare Logistics
Her entire career is focused on optimizing supply chain operations, logistics, and procurement for large multi-hospital health systems like SSM Health and Novant Health.
Strategic Sourcing
At Baylor Scott & White Health, she led a team overseeing over $750M in spend, focusing on product standardization and achieving more than $15M in annual savings.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
VP, Supply Chain Operations
SSM Health
10-2019 - 10-2021
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Baylor Scott & White Health
1-2017 - 10-2019
Director, Procurement
Baylor Scott & White Health
6-2014 - 1-2017
Director, Supply Chain Logistics and Operations
Novant Health
4-2012 - 6-2014
Manager, Inventory Control
Novant Health
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Wake Forest University School of Business
Bachelor of Science
Johnson & Wales University
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