Data Warehouse Director jobs in Nebraska

Data Axle provides data, applications, and services that help organizations make and save money. Our commitment to accuracy, service and innovation drive customer acquisition, retention, and product enhancement.

General Summary:

The Procurement Director is responsible for establishing a procurement function within and across Data Axle. The position will be directly responsible for managing large vendor pricing and renewal negotiations, developing vendor management protocols and practices while working to develop a procurement mindset and culture across the company. It will start as an individual contributor but will have the opportunity to build an organization over time and/or indirectly influence individuals that manage large vendors and our large areas of spend in the company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate procurement of necessary items at lowest cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards.
• Create and implement improvements to the overall purchasing process, including contract management instructions and procedures.
• Develop and maintain departmental and supplier relationships.
• Locate and interview vendors to determine availability of products and terms of sales.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Company policies and procedures.
• Resolve vendor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Work with Treasury to maximize cash flow.
• Responsible for responding to the requirements of Auditors and regulatory agencies.

* Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The function is considered essential if the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

Supportive Job Functions:

• Travel as required.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and usually equal 5% or less of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to sufficiently communicate with individuals at all levels in the Company and with various external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate and react quickly in a dynamic business environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to multi-task to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to use MS Word, Outlook, Creative Suite applications, and Internet.
• Ability to manage large projects and indirectly influence/manage stakeholders outside of direct scope.

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years previous relevant work experience is required.
• Procurement experience in a data and data based and/or agency environment including managing print production vendors.
• Experience managing technology and cloud-based vendors.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

At Data Axle, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging employees from all walks of life. Diversity is an important part of our values and business operations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that promotes professional development for everyone. As part of that commitment, Data Axle does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and or Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In addition, Data Axle will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.