Senior Procurement Specialist

About Akumin

Akumin is a prominent provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, collaborating with leading hospitals and healthcare systems across the nation. Our commitment is to advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care delivered close to home. We leverage a national presence, innovative technology, and a patient-centered approach to improve health outcomes for millions annually.

Role Overview

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role within the Procurement team, handling daily purchasing activities and selected contract-related tasks that support larger sourcing efforts. This position focuses on transactional procurement duties—issuing purchase orders (POs), sourcing goods and services, resolving invoice issues, and maintaining procurement and vendor data accuracy. Alongside these tasks, the specialist assists with contract review, redlining standard terms, and negotiating with vendors on routine and mid-level contract agreements. Collaboration with internal departments such as Legal and external suppliers is essential to implement supply strategies that reduce costs, improve supplier performance, and enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately create, review, and issue purchase orders ensuring all documentation, approvals, and coding comply with procedures prior to submission.
• Source standard goods and services by evaluating price, lead times, specifications, and availability among preferred and contracted suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders, follow up proactively on order status, delivery schedules, and backorders, escalating issues when needed.
• Verify pricing against contractual terms or quoted prices and rectify any discrepancies before finalizing POs.
• Maintain well-organized purchasing records to support financial reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure vendor adherence to contract terms including pricing, product quality, service levels, and approved vendors; escalate deviations appropriately.
• Support vendor onboarding by collecting required documents and verifying vendor data, ensuring compliance with Accounts Payable and Procurement standards.
• Collaborate with Legal to review and modify standard vendor contracts, NDAs, order forms, and amendments; negotiate commercial terms on routine and mid-tier agreements, with complex cases escalated to leadership.
• Act as the main contact for vendors on standard inquiries and communicate contract and purchasing policies internally to uphold alignment with Procurement guidelines.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice validation to confirm consistency between invoices, purchase orders, and contract terms before payment approval.
• Track aging invoices related to procurement to minimize payment delays and discourage vendor escalations.
• Document resolution processes and maintain audit trails for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies such as incorrect pricing, quantities, or unsupported charges by coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Serve as a daily power user for Workday Procurement, maintaining master data integrity for vendor records, item catalogs, contract metadata, and purchasing categories.
• Partner with IT for configuration updates, system enhancements, and post-release testing of Workday workflows.
• Provide ongoing guidance, troubleshooting, and training for Workday users in the Procurement department.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or Workday system proficiency is mandatory.
• Strongly preferred: background in advanced or diagnostic imaging sectors.
• Three to five years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience including contract analysis and vendor negotiations.
• High attention to detail ensuring transactional accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with contract terms including commercial clauses, service levels, indemnification, and payment terms with ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for engaging with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work during Eastern or Central Standard Time business hours or willingness to align schedule accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical supply chain processes, capital planning, and vendor compliance standards.
• Experience in supplier relationship management including quarterly business reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
• Track record of developing and implementing category strategies that generate cost savings and enhance operational efficiency.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Opportunities for cross-training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility with employer matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Structured paid time off and sick leave programs.

Note: Benefits eligibility may differ based on role classification and hours worked.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.