Senior Procurement Analyst

Job Description:
Position

Description:

The role will lead cost negotiation and contract optimization, leveraging data driven insights, secure favorable terms, reduce spend, and maximize value from vendor partnerships This role will be managing the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, ensuring that supplier relationships are strategically aligned with organizational goals, compliant with policies, and optimized for cost efficiency and performance.

Position Location:

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

• Oversee the full vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, qualification, performance monitoring, and offboarding.
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards to track KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable contract terms, optimize pricing structures, and achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align procurement processes with organizational objectives, while jointly evaluating vendor performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Play a key role in shaping procurement strategies that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support enterprise-level sourcing decisions and leverage cutting-edge procurement technologies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership on vendor performance and procurement efficiency.
• Streamline procurement workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Implement best practices in vendor lifecycle management, leveraging technology and automation tools.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain analytics required.
• Strong knowledge of vendor lifecycle management processes and procurement best practices required.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities required.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system desired.
• Experience with vendor contract management systems highly desired.

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.

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

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

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

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• Strengths Finder Program

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

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

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.

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