Director of Facilities, Purchasing & Fleet
emergemarket.com, Johnston, Iowa, United States, 50131
Director of Facilities, Purchasing & Fleet
Job Category : Purchasing
Requisition Number : DIREC001483
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Posted : February 20, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Johnston 5625 NW Johnston Dr Johnston, IA 50131, USA
Description Your Blood . Your Hospital. Your Neighbors. Are you a strategic visionary who sees the big picture without losing sight of the moving parts? We are looking for a
Director of Facilities, Purchasing, and Fleet
to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and daily operational excellence.
This position is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across supply chain functions including purchasing, materials management, fleet management, and facility operations.
This role focuses on designing and optimizing end-to-end processes, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving continuous improvement to ensure the supply chain enables organizational growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer and donor experiences. Through strong leadership, project management, and change‑management practices, the director ensures that systems, processes, and people are aligned. This alignment supports financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long‑term organizational objectives. This role also fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture that empowers teams, strengthens stakeholder partnerships, and continually evolves the supply chain to meet changing business needs.
Key responsibilities:
Oversees daily operations through direct leadership and delegated authority.
Leads, coaches, and develops team members to build a high-performing, accountable, and engaged team.
Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Designs, implements, and optimizes end-to-end supply chain processes across purchasing, materials management, fleet, and facilities.
Leads cross-functional projects and programs using structured project management methodologies.
Identifies process gaps and risks; implements standardized solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Leads change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
Develops and monitors KPIs and metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
Manages departmental budgets and resources to meet financial and operational objectives.
Ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Has the authority to recommend personnel decisions such as hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, coaching, disciplinary action, and terminations.
Holds a current driver’s license and has a motor vehicle report meeting required insurability requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donors, team members, financial/proprietary records, and other information at all times.
Leads weekly facilities, purchasing, and fleet team meetings and has weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
Requirements:
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and a willingness to engage in learning other software.
Bachelor’s degree in related area required.
5-7 years leadership experience required.
Experience in strategic planning and execution preferred.
Working knowledge and experience working on a computer system required.
Working conditions:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Sit
Stand
Walk
Twist/turn
Squat
Climb
Balance
Reach/work above shoulders
Use hands/wrists to include fine/simple/gross motor skills and machinery usage
Forearm rotations
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Frequently lifts light (24 lbs. or less) and occasionally heavy (25 lbs. to 50 lbs.) objects (anything over 50 lbs. requires a two-person lift), climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between similar shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
Our Benefits Are Just Your Type!
When you’re part of a team that saves lives every day, you deserve benefits that have your back.
Vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution after a year (and at least 1,000 service hours)
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, limited-purpose, and dependent care
Full-time
team members receive all of that
plus :
Medical and dental coverage
HSA with employer contribution
Life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance
LifeServe is proud to support the people who make life-saving moments possible: YOU!
Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.
LifeServe Blood Center is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : DIREC001483
Apply now
Posted : February 20, 2026 Full-Time On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Johnston 5625 NW Johnston Dr Johnston, IA 50131, USA
Description Your Blood . Your Hospital. Your Neighbors. Are you a strategic visionary who sees the big picture without losing sight of the moving parts? We are looking for a
Director of Facilities, Purchasing, and Fleet
to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and daily operational excellence.
This position is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across supply chain functions including purchasing, materials management, fleet management, and facility operations.
This role focuses on designing and optimizing end-to-end processes, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving continuous improvement to ensure the supply chain enables organizational growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer and donor experiences. Through strong leadership, project management, and change‑management practices, the director ensures that systems, processes, and people are aligned. This alignment supports financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long‑term organizational objectives. This role also fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture that empowers teams, strengthens stakeholder partnerships, and continually evolves the supply chain to meet changing business needs.
Key responsibilities:
Oversees daily operations through direct leadership and delegated authority.
Leads, coaches, and develops team members to build a high-performing, accountable, and engaged team.
Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Designs, implements, and optimizes end-to-end supply chain processes across purchasing, materials management, fleet, and facilities.
Leads cross-functional projects and programs using structured project management methodologies.
Identifies process gaps and risks; implements standardized solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Leads change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
Develops and monitors KPIs and metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
Manages departmental budgets and resources to meet financial and operational objectives.
Ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Has the authority to recommend personnel decisions such as hiring, promotion, performance evaluation, coaching, disciplinary action, and terminations.
Holds a current driver’s license and has a motor vehicle report meeting required insurability requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donors, team members, financial/proprietary records, and other information at all times.
Leads weekly facilities, purchasing, and fleet team meetings and has weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
Requirements:
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and a willingness to engage in learning other software.
Bachelor’s degree in related area required.
5-7 years leadership experience required.
Experience in strategic planning and execution preferred.
Working knowledge and experience working on a computer system required.
Working conditions:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Sit
Stand
Walk
Twist/turn
Squat
Climb
Balance
Reach/work above shoulders
Use hands/wrists to include fine/simple/gross motor skills and machinery usage
Forearm rotations
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Frequently lifts light (24 lbs. or less) and occasionally heavy (25 lbs. to 50 lbs.) objects (anything over 50 lbs. requires a two-person lift), climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between similar shades of color, and utilizes sense of smell.
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
Our Benefits Are Just Your Type!
When you’re part of a team that saves lives every day, you deserve benefits that have your back.
Vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution after a year (and at least 1,000 service hours)
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, limited-purpose, and dependent care
Full-time
team members receive all of that
plus :
Medical and dental coverage
HSA with employer contribution
Life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance
LifeServe is proud to support the people who make life-saving moments possible: YOU!
Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.
LifeServe Blood Center is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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