Executive Director - Strategic Sourcing
Duly Health and Care
Downers Grove, IL · Posted September 16, 2026
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If you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site. 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.