Director Procurement Services

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a Director of Procurement Services to lead enterprise-wide procurement, vendor management, inventory, and accounts payable. The role requires strategic vision, cross-functional leadership, and process excellence to drive cost efficiency and compliance while supporting the organization's mission.

The position is on site in Omaha and reports to senior leadership, with responsibility for CLM, RFPs, negotiations, and procurement system optimization across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Experience leading multiple functional areas.
• Master's degree or CPSM/CPPM preferred.
• Healthcare procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the organization's procurement function.
• Develops and communicates procurement policies and strategies.
• Leads and mentors a high-performing procurement team.
• Partners with finance, IT, legal, compliance, and program leaders.
• Oversees the full contract lifecycle including RFPs, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Directs centralized purchasing operations to achieve best pricing and delivery.
• Drives strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve value.
• Oversees procurement system management and warehouse operations.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Master's degree or CPSM/CPPM preferred

Tools

Workday ERP

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

ERP/purchasing platforms

Job description

Boys Town is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Director of Procurement Services to lead enterprise-wide procurement, purchasing, vendor management, and inventory operations. In this role, you will oversee Contract Management, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense Report Management. You develop and execute strategies that drive cost efficiency, operational excellence and regulatory compliance while supporting the organization's mission and goals. We are looking for a collaborative and strategic individual with a proven track record of leadership.

Position is On Site in Omaha

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provides strategic direction, vision and leadership to the organization's procurement function; is a trusted advisor to executive leadership and internal stakeholders for all procurement related matters.
• Works with key stakeholders to develop, maintain, and communicate procurement policies, strategies and practices to ensure alignment with the organization's needs and mission.
• Promotes a culture of integrity, customer service, and accountability within all procurement-related operations.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team across procurement functions.
• Heads crossfunctional collaboration with finance, IT, legal, compliance, and program service leaders.
• Establishes, analyzes and reports business analytics, KPIs, and customer satisfaction criteria for procurement.
• Oversees the full contract lifecycle , including RFP development, negotiation, execution, renewal, and performance monitoring.
• Oversees the administration and maintenance of the centralized contract management system; ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures contract compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Partners with legal, compliance, and business leaders to mitigate risk and optimize contract outcomes.
• Directs centralized purchasing operations to achieve best pricing, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Leads vendor selection, evaluation, and relationship management activities.
• Implements strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs, enhance value, and support organizational priorities.
• Oversees procurement system management (ERP, purchasing platforms, supplier punchouts) and ensures continuous system/process improvement.
• Oversees warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory, efficient distribution, and timely fulfillment of organizational needs.
• Optimizes storage, logistics, and supply chain processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Ensures proper stewardship of assets and adherence to inventory controls.
• Provides leadership and oversight for accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Oversees internal controls to ensure compliance, prevent fraud, and maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Oversees the organization's travel program, ensuring policy compliance, cost-effective vendor agreements, and traveler safety.
• Evaluates travel and expense report management technologies and tools for effectiveness and user experience.
• Oversees internal controls to prevent fraud, reduce waste, and maintain accurate financial reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of contracting, purchasing, inventory management, and accounts payable processes.
• Experience leading through the contract management lifecycle (CLM) function and leveraging associated technology.
• Ability to strategize, influence, challenge and drive change in a matrix-based organization.
• Strong management skills with the ability to create and lead cohesive and productive teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve problems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain leadership required.
• Experience leading multiple functional areas required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CPPB, CPPO) preferred.
• Healthcare procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday ERP preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.