Project Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Duly Health and Care; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Volunteer Time Off

Parental Leave

Healthcare benefits

Mental health support

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Project Manager for Supply Chain Operations to lead procurement initiatives across direct and indirect spend. Hybrid work arrangement with standard business hours.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Strong emphasis on healthcare procurement and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• 4–7 years of procurement or project management experience in healthcare.
• Experience with GPO contracting and PO lifecycle management.
• Strong Excel data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clinicians and leaders.
• Ability to deliver on aggressive savings targets.
• Understanding of working capital and payment terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of procurement projects across spend categories.
• Plan, schedule, budgets, and resourcing; manage scope and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessment and monitor cost impacts and project performance.
• Coordinate with leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers, and value realization reporting.

Skills

GPO contracting

PO lifecycle

Excel analysis

Communication

Savings targets

Working capital

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Full-Time, Monday-Friday; Normal Business Hours
Location: Downers Grove, IL; Hybrid

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Execution: Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of Procurement projects across direct and indirect spend categories, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and to scope. Plan, manage, and execute Procurement projects across direct and indirect spend categories, in collaboration with leadership, contracted service providers, and vendors. Coordinate and lead planning sessions to define project scope, objectives, and required internal and external stakeholder involvement. Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and resourcing plans to support successful execution. Conduct risk analysis to proactively identify and mitigate potential obstacles, delays, and cost impacts. Conduct periodic scope, schedule, and cost reviews using industry best practices, recommending adjustments as needed. Measure and track project performance and progress throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain a portfolio view of active and upcoming Procurement projects to support prioritization and resource planning.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Partner with Procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage expectations, and keep project status visible across the organization. Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Operations to prioritize and manage the project pipeline. Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle to maintain productive, engaged relationships. Proactively manage project communication, including weekly project notes, trackers, progress reports, and other documentation as needed. Provide summarized project plan documentation to departmental managers and other stakeholders as needed. Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to deliver results on schedule and within budget. Implement communication strategies around operational changes affecting Procurement and other departments.

Contract & Documentation Management: Support the administrative and contractual foundation of Procurement projects, ensuring accurate records and well-managed vendor relationships. Manage related service contracts in partnership with Procurement and Operations leadership and other functional leaders within Duly. Document project activities, obstacles, costs, and outcomes to maintain a clear project history and support future planning. Track and report on realized value, cost savings, and other project outcomes to demonstrate impact. Support continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, and methodology across the Procurement function.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Field of Study: Business, Finance, Supply chain, or other related field
Years of Experience: 4-7 Years

Describe Type of Experience: Category or Project Management Experience, Preferably in a healthcare setting

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Working knowledge of GPO contracting, purchase order lifecycle management, and Category Management Strategies
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clinical staff, vendors, and department leadership
• Experience delivering on aggressive savings targets
• Understanding of working capital and driving payment term extensions
• 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
• Strong negotiation skills with experience structuring and managing contracts end-to-end

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 $67,953.60-101,930.40, 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.