Procurement Manager / Vendor Lifecycle Manager bei Ameritas

Position Description: 

Lead and manage the team which oversees and optimizes the end-to-end relationship between Ameritas and our vendors and suppliers.  Ensure that our vendor and supplier relationships deliver value, remain compliant, and align with the company’s strategic goals.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home. 

What you do:

• Oversee all phases of vendor engagement, including selection, due diligence, onboarding, contract management, performance monitoring, renewal, and termination.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT and other Business Owners to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms with vendors in alignment with company objectives and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor governance, reduce costs, enhance service levels, or consolidate vendors.
• Establish and track vendor KPIs and SLAs; lead performance review meetings and issue resolution processes.
• Maintain performance dashboards and reports for senior leadership and other business owners.
• Serve as the central point of contact for strategic vendor relationships; foster collaboration and innovation.
• Support business owners in pricing negotiation and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and mentor all Team members of the Vendor Lifecycle Management Team.
• Oversee purchase order and vendor administration to ensure operational efficiency and vendor management lifecycle best practices.

What you bring: 

• 4-7 years of relevant procurement, vendor lifecycle management, or similar experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2+ years of management or leadership experience required.
• Experience with vendor management systems desired.

What we offer: 

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture 

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t: 

Ameritas Benefits

For your money: 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance 
• Incentive Program Bonuses 
• Competitive Pay 

For your time: 

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being: 

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth: 

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

      For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month

For your family: 

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.