Procurement Manager / Vendor Lifecycle Manager - Lincoln, NE

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Procurement Manager / Vendor Lifecycle Manager

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Position Locations

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Area of Interests

Accounting

Full-Time / Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

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 :

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

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For your health and well-being :

For your professional growth :

For your community :

For your family :

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.

About this Position's Pay

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Job Details

Pay Range

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$88,348.00 - $145,774.00 / year

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.