Procurement Specialist

Please Note: This position is on-site only and located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Are you looking for more than a "traditional" procurement role?

Do you enjoy finding creative solutions, improving processes,

and making a meaningful impact?

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is seeking a Procurement Specialist who is excited about the opportunity to help grow and strengthen an evolving procurement department.

We are a family-owned independent senior living company with 60+ communities nationwide. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.

In this role, you'll have the chance to:

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement processes and best practices.
• Help shape the future of a growing procurement function.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to drive efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to procurement strategies.
• Take on meaningful challenges that offer both professional growth and the satisfaction of seeing your contributions make a real difference.

What you'll do:

• Lead procurement activities across the organization, including purchasing, competitive sourcing (RFQs/RFPs), vendor selection, and new product or service implementations.
• Manage supplier relationships through vendor onboarding, ongoing performance monitoring, contract support, and vendor risk identification.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements while identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders to resolve purchasing issues, improve procurement workflows, and support system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain procurement reporting, KPIs, and analytics to drive informed business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives, compliance standards, process optimization, and organizational growth.

What we're looking for:

• At least 2 years' experience with procurement, purchasing, or supply chain practices.
• Associates degree and/or procurement related work experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word Processing, and database applications.
• Service oriented, with the ability to communicate respectfully, compassionately, and effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly with little supervision.
• Preferred, but not required: Facilities and/or MRO (Maintenance Repair, and Operations) experience.

Benefits:

We believe in offering flexibility and choice when it comes to your benefits. Full-time employees receive a $341 benefits stipend per pay period that can be applied toward a variety of coverage options, including:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Accident & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Legal Services & Identity Theft Protection

In addition, we offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• On-site gym

If you're seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact and help build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

EOE/ADA

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