Senior Procurement Specialist

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

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

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

• 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 escalate 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 things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.