Senior Procurement Specialist

Akumin; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Cross training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead day-to-day purchasing and contract support within the Procurement team. You will issue purchase orders, source goods, and maintain vendor records while collaborating with Legal and internal stakeholders to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings.

In this role you will own Workday procurement activities, manage master data integrity, and assist with contract reviews and vendor negotiations for routine agreements, enabling

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience OR Workday experience is required.
• Advanced imaging or diagnostic imaging experience is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including contract review and vendor negotiation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of contract terms with ability to identify risk.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills with vendors and internal teams.
• EST or CST time zone or willingness to work during EST/CST hours.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and issue purchase orders with documentation and approvals.
• Source routine goods and services by comparing pricing and lead times.
• Track open POs, monitor status, and escalate issues to Procurement Managers.
• Validate pricing against contract terms and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing records for financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Monitor contract terms, vendor usage, and escalate deviations.
• Support vendor onboarding and contract setup activities for compliance.
• Review and redline contracts, NDAs, and amendments with Legal; negotiate terms.
• Serve as primary vendor contact for routine inquiries and procedures.
• Validate invoices, resolve discrepancies, and document resolutions.
• Workday ownership: vendor data, item master, contract metadata, procurement categories.
• Collaborate with IT on configuration changes and end-user training.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Workday experience

Contract review

Vendor negotiation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time zone flexibility

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

The Senior Procurement Specialist is a key member of the Procurement team responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities alongside select contracting responsibilities that support broader sourcing initiatives. While the role remains highly transactional in nature-issuing purchase orders, sourcing goods and services, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining accurate procurement and vendor records, the Senior Procurement Specialist is also expected to support contract review, redlining of standard terms, and vendor negotiations for routine and mid-tier agreements. Working closely with internal functional teams, Legal, and external suppliers, this role helps execute supply strategies that reduce operating expenses, enhance supplier performance, and improve service delivery across all business units.

In addition to transactional and contracting responsibilities, this role will serve as a day-to-day power user of Workday within Procurement, owning ongoing configuration support, master data integrity, process validation, and end-user enablement across the P2P environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and issue purchase orders with accuracy, ensuring all required documentation, coding, and approvals are in place prior to submission.

• Source routine goods and services by comparing pricing, lead times, specifications, and product availability across contracted and preferred vendors.

• Track open POs, proactively follow up on order status, delivery timelines, and backorders, and elevate issues to Procurement Managers when needed.

• Validate pricing against negotiated contract terms or quoted pricing, and correct discrepancies before purchase orders are finalized.

• Maintain accurate and organized purchasing records to support financial reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.

Contract Compliance, Negotiation & Vendor Support

• Monitor adherence to contract terms, including pricing, product consistency, service levels, and approved vendor usage, escalating deviations as needed.

• Support vendor onboarding by gathering required documentation, validating vendor information, and assisting with setup activities to ensure compliance with AP and Procurement requirements.

• Review and redline standard vendor contracts, NDAs, order forms, and amendments in partnership with Legal; negotiate commercial terms (pricing, payment terms, SLAs, liability) for routine and mid-tier agreements, escalating complex negotiations to Procurement leadership.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors on routine matters and communicate contract expectations and purchasing procedures to internal stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment with Procurement policies.

Invoice & AP Resolution

• Support AP in validating invoice accuracy, ensuring alignment between the invoice, PO, and contract prior to payment processing.

• Monitor and follow up on aging invoices tied to procurement-related issues, helping to reduce payment delays and prevent vendor escalations.

• Assist in documenting resolutions and maintaining clear audit trails for financial compliance.

• Future State: Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing mismatches, incorrect quantities, and unsupported charges, partnering with vendors and internal teams to reconcile differences.

Workday Ownership & Administrative Support

• Day-to-day Workday power user for Procurement, owning data integrity for vendor records, item master, contract metadata, and purchasing categories

• Partner with IT on ongoing configuration changes, enhancements, and post-release workflow testing

• Ongoing Workday process guidance and end-user support - troubleshooting, training, resolving system issues

Required Qualifications

• Healthcare experience OR Workday experience is required

• Advanced imaging or diagnostic imaging experience is strongly preferred.

• 3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, including demonstrated exposure to contract review and vendor negotiation.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

• Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions (standard commercial terms, SLAs, indemnification, payment terms) with the ability to identify and elevate risk.

• Strong communication and customer-service skills when working with vendors and internal teams.

• EST or CST time zone or be willing to work during EST/CST business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with clinical supply chain requirements, capital planning, and vendor compliance standards.

• Background in supplier relationship management, including QBRs and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience developing and executing category strategies to drive savings and operational efficiencies.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible scheduling

• Cross training opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA accounts with employer contributions

• 401(k) eligibility with employer match

• Paid holidays

• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other points, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.