Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Director Of Procurement

WoodmenLife is looking to hire a Director of Procurement to join our team! This position has a hybrid 4/1 work schedule (can be flexible after training). In this role, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing the organization's procurement function. The Procurement Leader develops and executes sourcing and purchasing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports vendor relationships, and ensures procurement aligns with organizational objectives and financial metrics. This role drives cost efficiency, risk mitigation and strong performance across the supply chain, partnering closely with vendor relationship managers, division leaders, legal, and executive leadership.

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha, with more than 135 years of service rooted in purpose and community. Since 1890, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their families' financial futures and leave a lasting legacy. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit life insurance company, our commitment is to our members and the communities they call home.

As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you'll join others who share a commitment to family, community, and country. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more. 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.

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.

Oversee the contract lifecycle, ensuring timely drafting, review, negotiation, and renewal of vendor contracts.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Highly collaborative, accountable and customer-focused.
• Experience with procurement software, ERP systems and data analytical tools.
• Familiarity with risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.
• customer service

Engages well with others and passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience

If you're ready to make an impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.