Senior Category Manger, Indirect Procurement

Overview

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week within normal business hours. M & F Remote, Tues-Thurs in office.

Location: Downers Grove, IL 60515

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 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.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager, Indirect Procurement will oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT, professional services, facilities, marketing, HR, and other non-clinical spend areas. This role drives cost savings, enhances supplier value, and improves operational efficiency through strategic contracting and stakeholder collaboration. Focused on innovation and risk mitigation, the Senior Category Manager ensures procurement strategies align with organizational goals while delivering financial and operational impact.

Major Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect procurement, including but not limited to IT, professional services, facilities, marketing, HR, and other non-clinical spend areas.
• Plan, develop, and implement business plans and budgets, including long-range objectives, performance goals, and category-specific metrics.
• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, optimize supplier portfolios, and drive cost savings.
• Develop strategies to secure best-value deals based on price, service quality, risk mitigation, compliance, resilience, and business continuity.
• Assure proper analysis and application of internal and external industry research to track market trends, justify pricing changes, and develop cost mitigation strategies.
• Maintain the Contract Lifecycle Management database for your respective categories including parent/child relationship, proactive reporting for expiring contracts and enhancing business processes
  
  

Vendor & Internal Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring continuity of supply at the best value while driving cost reduction and supplier innovation.
• Negotiate contracts to establish preferred suppliers with preferential rates and terms that drive savings.
• Act as the point of contact for all commercial matters between Duly Health and Care and suppliers, supporting stakeholders across the organization.
• Monitor vendor performance, conduct regular Business Performance Reviews, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with RCM, VBC, Operations, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to champion cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier financial health and recommend risk mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
  
  

Financial & Performance Management

• Drive and execute divisional benefits and cost savings targets, ensuring the strategic use of corporate capital.
• Apply complex analytics to optimize cost savings and ensure a resilient supply chain.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on procurement performance, ensuring category strategies align with company objectives.
• Seek opportunities to leverage spending through long-term supply agreements and strategic supplier negotiations.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of strategic sourcing experience in the indirect spend space
• Solid understanding of the 7 steps of procurement and effective business partnering
• Experience in negotiations for large scale and spend contracts, developing and executing on strategic sourcing strategies
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and presenting to executive leadership
• Demonstrated successful track record of exceeding savings targets and financial goals
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (VLook-ups, Pivots, SUM, etc.)
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint for Executive Presentations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing the CAPEX, or Capital Equipment Category, is a plus
• MBA, or other advanced degree or CPSM certification
• At least 4 years of experience leading change management
• Experience delivering on aggressive savings targets
• Understanding of working capital and driving payment term extensions
• Professional experience in healthcare (Med Tech, Retail Pharma, Pharma, Provider Space, Payer, etc.)
• Basic understanding of revenue cycle management within the provider space
• Familiarity with Value Based Care and ACO Reach
• A curious and accountable mindset- track record of finding innovative solutions and meeting defined timelines
  
  

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $116K-$174K 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.