Director of Procurement

Life.Church•Edmond, OK

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About The Position

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how weâre able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do. The Director of Procurement leads YouVersion's strategic procurement operations, vendor management, and contracting practices. This role drives organizational efficiency and financial stewardship through disciplined category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization. The Director is responsible for collaborating with their Team Leader to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.Churchâs mission and reach people for Christ. YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. Thatâs why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement with strong attention to detail and strategic judgement.
Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
Deep expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor negotiation with proven ability to lead complex supplier agreements and drive cost optimization.
Strong expertise with SaaS contracts, technology procurement, and managing technical service providers.
Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
7-10+ years of experience in senior-level financial leadership or procurement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and category management by executing complex sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, competitive bidding, and supplier evaluations across all direct spend categories including telecom and software.
Develop category strategies with defined supplier segmentation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Develop long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers through executive-level relationship management, joint business planning, and collaborative innovation initiatives to drive mutualvalue creation and competitive advantage.
Lead vendor negotiations and contract optimization to secure favorable terms, pricing, and risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
Define and track procurement KPIs, execute cost reduction programs and value engineering initiatives with quantifiable financial impact, and regularly report savings achievements tol eadership.
Benchmark and optimize SaaS, software, and telecom spend by analyzing technology spend against industry benchmarks, identifying optimization opportunities, and negotiating enterprise agreements to maximize value from software and telecommunications investments.
Oversee complete contractor lifecycle including sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding, establishing standardized processes to optimize contractor productivity and support YouVersion Team Leaders.
Monitor contractor performance, implement success metrics, and provide guidance to business leaders to ensure optimal outcomes from professional services engagements.
Lead negotiations for professional services contracts, ensuring favorable terms, clear deliverables, and compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
Create performance frameworks and industry benchmarks to evaluate professional services providers and drive continuous improvement in contractor effectiveness.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key professional services vendors by managing executive-level partnerships with major consulting and services providers, conducting regular business reviews and developing collaborative strategies for large-scale engagements.
Oversee complete source-to-pay process from requisition through payment, ensuring efficient vendor onboarding, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payment execution.
Develop comprehensive procurement policies, procedures, approval matrices, compliance standards, and escalation protocols across all business units to ensure consistent practices and risk management.
Deploy procurement technology platforms to enable real-time spend visibility, automated reporting, and data-driven decision making across the organization.
Lead cross-functional procurement enablement and training by developing procurement training programs, creating self-service tools, and establishing resources to empower business teams to navigate vendor processes while maintaining compliance and achieving optimal outcomes.

Benefits

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesnât stop thereâthe more years on staff, the greater the investment!
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
Casual dress and work environment.
And much more!