Executive Director - Strategic Sourcing

Duly Health and Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Mental health

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Community engagement

Parental leave & adoption

Job summary

Duly Health and Care seeks an Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement strategy across the enterprise, aligning spend with clinical priorities and organizational goals. You will drive multi-site, high-impact sourcing programs, build trusted partnerships with C-suite and boards, and champion supply chain excellence with a patient-first mindset.

You\'ll oversee strategic roadmaps, savings targets, contracting, and governance while mentoring a high-performing team, advancing

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience, with 5+ years as Director+.
• Experience leading procurement in a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.
• Proven track record delivering significant, measurable financial results through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Deep expertise in contract strategy, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience partnering with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong command of procurement technology platforms and data analytics tools.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams across functions.
• Fluency with healthcare compliance frameworks: HIPAA,GLBA,PCI,SOC2, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Healthcare Administration or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree CPSM/CPM or equivalent certification.
• Experience with GPO strategy and contract portfolio management in a health system context.

Responsibilities

• Set and own the multi-year Procurement and Supply Chain Strategic Roadmap, aligning it to organizational strategy and clinical priorities.
• Advise CFO, COO, CMO, and Board committees on supply chain risk and value opportunities.
• Lead enterprise-wide change management with cross-functional buy-in.
• Deliver against annual savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership targets across spend categories.
• Oversee GPO strategy and direct contracting portfolio.
• Define and enforce financial controls and compliance standards.
• Lead executive-level reviews with strategic suppliers to realize contract value.
• Define enterprise procurement policy framework and ensure governance across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure supply chain decisions support patient safety and care quality.
• Drive standardization initiatives to reduce unwarranted variation and optimize outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement organization; foster accountability and growth.
• Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making within procurement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic roadmap

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

GPO strategy

Healthcare compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Healthcare

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

CPSM/CPM or equivalent

Tools

Procurement software

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

The Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing is the senior-most procurement leader in the organization and is accountable for the full strategy, performance, and integrity of Duly's procurement function. This executive sets the vision for how procurement creates competitive advantage — through disciplined spend management, strategic supplier relationships, clinical partnership, and a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate leads with both strategic vision and operational credibility. They hold themselves and their teams to high standards without sacrificing the psychological safety needed for innovation and candor. They understand that healthcare procurement is not just a cost center — it is a patient safety function. They earn trust across clinical, financial, and operational stakeholders by demonstrating deep expertise, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to doing what is right for the organization and the patients it serves.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

Set and own the multi-year Procurement and Supply Chain Strategic Roadmap, aligning it to Duly's organizational strategy, financial targets, and clinical priorities Serve as the primary procurement voice on the senior leadership team; advise the CFO, COO, CMO, and Board-level committees on supply chain risk, spend strategy, and value opportunities Partner with service line leaders, clinical executives, and department heads to ensure procurement strategy reflects operational realities and clinical standards Lead enterprise-wide change management efforts building organizational buy-in across functions

Financial Performance & Value Delivery

Deliver against annual savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership targets; accountable for results across all spend categories Oversee the organization's GPO strategy and direct contracting portfolio Establish and enforce financial controls, purchase authority frameworks, and compliance standards Lead executive-level business reviews with strategic suppliers, ensuring contract value is fully realized

Operations, Governance & Compliance

Ensure all procurement operations — sourcing, contracting, PO processing, supplier management, and facilities — are governed by robust policies, controls, and audit-ready documentation Define and own the enterprise procurement policy framework Oversee contract lifecycle management from negotiation through renewal Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements Serve as executive sponsor and champion adoption of tools that drive efficiency and visibility

Clinical & Administrative Value Partnership

Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure supply chain decisions support patient safety, care quality, and clinical efficacy Lead value analysis processes that integrate clinical evidence, physician preference, and financial impact Drive standardization initiatives that reduce unwarranted variation and improve outcomes & economics

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement organization; set clear expectations, foster accountability, and create pathways for professional growth Attract and retain top procurement talent; build organizational depth and succession readiness across all critical functions Champion a culture of continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving within the procurement function Establish and maintain a performance management framework that links individual goals to department and organizational outcomes

Qualifications Required

15+ years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience, with 5+ years as Director+

Demonstrated experience leading procurement in a complex, multi-site healthcare, hospital system, or similarly regulated enterprise environment

Proven track record of delivering significant, measurable financial results through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management

Deep expertise in clinical/non-clinical contract strategy, negotiation, and lifecycle management

Experience partnering with C-suite and Board-level stakeholders

Strong command of procurement technology platforms and data analytics tools

Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams across multiple functional areas

Fluency with healthcare compliance and regulatory frameworks: HIPAA, GLBA, PCI, SOC 2, etc.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Preferred MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline CPSM, CPM, FAHRMM, or equivalent advanced procurement/supply chain certification

Experience with GPO strategy and contract portfolio management in a health system context

Familiarity with value analysis methodologies and physician preference item (PPI) management

Experience leading through merger, acquisition, or significant enterprise integration

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 $146,706 - $220,064, 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.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.