Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

About the role

This role is a key member of the Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for driving business and economic value by optimizing supplier relationships and contract performance across an assigned portfolio of spend.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Commitment to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care
• Compensation range: $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

Skills

• Healthcare procurement experience
• Experience negotiating drugs/medical supplies
• Strategic sourcing and contract management
• Supplier relationship management
• Competitive sourcing events
• Spend analysis and benchmarking
• Contract negotiation and administration
• Supply chain risk mitigation
• Procurement platform proficiency (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Dynamics 365)
• Stakeholder collaboration and communication
• Process improvement and automation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.