Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Midwest Physicians Administrative Services, LLC dba Duly Health and Care; Highland Oaks (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health support

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Community engagement

Parental leave

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead multi‑year category strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and enhance supplier performance across a healthcare spend portfolio.

You will run competitive sourcing events, analyze spend data and market trends, negotiate contracts end‑to‑end, and partner with stakeholders to translate clinician and operational needs into strategic sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare procurement experience and cost‑savings delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills and end‑to‑end contract management.
• Proficient in spend analytics and procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute multi‑year category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, reverse auctions) for assigned categories.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, renewals, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into sourcing plans.

Skills

Healthcare procurement

Cost savings

Spend analytics

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

Dynamics365

Job description

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, Dynamics365, 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

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.

Let’s start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care. At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician‑led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem‑solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at Duly isn’t about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high‑quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future. If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Duly.