Director of Procurement

WoodmenLife•Omaha, NE

21h•$110,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and optimize the organization’s procurement function. This role involves developing and executing sourcing and purchasing strategies, negotiating contracts, supporting vendor relationships, and ensuring procurement aligns with organizational objectives and financial metrics. The position drives cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and strong performance across the supply chain, requiring close collaboration with vendor relationship managers, division leaders, legal, and executive leadership. WoodmenLife is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit life insurance company with over 135 years of service, dedicated to helping Americans secure their families' financial futures and leave a lasting legacy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or a related field or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing or supply chain management or working as a lawyer with a core focus on all aspects of contracting, particularly the review, negotiation and drafting of complex vendor agreements.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract terms and supplier management.
Current knowledge of the IT product and service market and vendor management technology options.
Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
Understands contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and communications skills.
Highly collaborative, accountable and customer-focused.
Experience with procurement software, ERP systems and data analytical tools.
Familiarity with risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated experience and ability to lead, coach and influence others.
Experience in managing through change.
Ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service
Engages well with others and passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies and practices aligned with organizational objectives and financial metrics.
Establish and manage processes for vendor identification, evaluation, selection, and risk assessment, including determining when Request for Proposal (RFP) should be initiated for existing vendors.
Provide guidance to vendor relationship managers and division leaders on sourcing and purchasing to ensure cost efficiency, compliance and strategic alignment.
Lead direct and/or indirect team members to engage proactively with vendor relationship managers in determining renewal decisions or assessing potential vendor replacements.
Collaborate with legal, enterprise risk management, and executive leadership to ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation and alignment with strategic objectives.
Support vendor relationship managers in building and maintaining strong vendor partnerships that drive performance, innovation, and compliance.
Lead vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service-level agreements.
Oversee the contract lifecycle, ensuring timely drafting, review, negotiation, and renewal of vendor contracts.
Use the central repository to manage vendor contracts and renewal timelines.
Monitor supplier performance, assess risk, and address issues promptly.
Optimize procurement budgets, implement cost-saving initiatives, and drive process improvements.
Track and report on procurement KPIs to enable data-driven decision-making.
Maintain and present market analysis to IT and business leaders regarding innovative product, solution and service opportunities.
Advance the organization’s skills that support business agility, speed and risk management through automation or the adoption of new technology and leveraging internal and external data sources.