Procurement Operations Specialist

Centerstone; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Job summary

Brightli in Springfield, MO is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to lead the Workday Procurement System, oversee requisitions, POs, and vendor communications, and drive best practices across the organization.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, data analysis skills, and experience with Workday Procurement to optimize purchasing and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Two years of procurement or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday Procurement strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution of the Workday Procurement System including requisitions, POs, and vendor communications.
• Manage procurement catalogs, punchouts, and non-catalog items; suggest improvements for efficiency.
• Coordinate supplier evaluation, onboarding, and annual vendor audits for compliance and risk reduction.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs, bids, and proposals; provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Review and code invoices; ensure documentation aligns with policies.
• Develop and refine procurement policies and procedures for consistency.
• Provide training and system expertise to stakeholders on Workday Procurement.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement principles

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Workday Procurement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Workday Procurement

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Procurement Operations SpecialistApplylocations: Springfield, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R - 25593**Job Description:****Job Summary:**The Procurement Operations Specialist leads the operational execution and optimization of the Workday Procurement System. This role drives vendor management activities, oversees requisitions and purchase orders, resolves procurement challenges, and ensures compliance with organizational policies. Serving as a subject matter expert and trainer, the Specialist provides guidance to internal stakeholders on effective use of the procurement system and promotes best practices across the organization.**Essential Job Functions:*** Lead the daily operations of the Workday Procurement System, ensuring requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor communications are accurate and timely.* Manage procurement catalogs, punchouts, and non-catalog items, recommending updates and improvements to enhance efficiency.* Coordinate supplier evaluation, onboarding, and annual vendor audits to ensure compliance and reduce risk.* Prepare and analyze Requests for Quotes, Bids, and Proposals, providing strategic recommendations aligned with organizational needs.* Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements, define needs, and deliver procurement solutions that improve business outcomes.* Review and code invoices, resolve order-related issues, and ensure proper documentation in compliance with policies.* Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies and procedures, promoting consistency and best practices.* Provide training, guidance, and system expertise to stakeholders on the Workday Procurement platform.* Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.* Other duties as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Strong knowledge of procurement principles, vendor management, and contract processes.* Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate data and recommend solutions.* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.* Proficiency with Workday Procurement and Microsoft Office Suite.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.**Experience and Education Qualifications:*** High school diploma required.* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.* Two years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably with ERP system administration required.* Experience with Workday Procurement strongly preferred.**Supervisory Requirements:*** N/A**Employment Requirements:*** Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.* All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.* Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.**Physical Requirements:**ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.