Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Duly Health and Care

Downers Grove, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$107,848–$161,782 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ariba, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Case, Business Strategy, Cadence, Category Management, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Strategy, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Industry Standards, Leadership, Life Insurance, Market Trend Analysis, Medical Products, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Network Connectivity, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Primary Care, Process Development, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Scorecarding, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Optimization, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, eSourcing
LOCATION
Downers Grove, IL
POSTED
12 days ago

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
  • Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
  • Employer provided life and disability insurance.
  • $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
  • Immediate 401(k) match.
  • 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
  • A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
  • Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Position Overview

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

About the Role

As a key member of our Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for driving business and economic value by optimizing supplier relationships and contract performance across an assigned portfolio of spend. This role combines analytical rigor with strong stakeholder partnership to deliver cost savings, supply chain resilience, and supplier innovation that directly advance organizational goals.

What You'll Do

Category Strategy & Sourcing

  • Develop, own, and execute multi-year category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and supply continuity
  • Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and reverse auctions for assigned categories
  • Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities and inform decision-making
  • Benchmark pricing and performance against industry standards to ensure Duly remains competitively positioned

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage a portfolio of supplier relationships, driving accountability through defined SLAs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
  • Negotiate and administer contracts, including renewals, amendments, and performance escalations
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risk through proactive supplier assessments and contingency planning
  • Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in compliance with audit and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with internal business owners to deeply understand operational needs and translate them into sourcing strategies
  • Educate and advise departments on procurement policies, processes, and best practices
  • Align category priorities with broader organizational financial and strategic objectives
  • Present category plans, savings opportunities, and supplier performance updates to senior leadership

Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier KPIs on a regular cadence
  • Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness
  • Support implementation of procurement technology and tools that enable scalable, data-driven operations

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of Healthcare procurement, including experience negotiating drugs/medical supplies, is required.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex categories and delivering measurable cost savings
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience structuring and managing contracts end-to-end
  • Proficiency in spend analytics; experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Dynamics 365, etc,) a plus
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills - comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels, including executives
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Analytical mindset with comfort working with data to build business cases and track results
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPSM, CPM, or equivalent certification preferred

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $107,848 - $161,782, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

About the Company

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