Akumin® · 16 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Knoxville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAkumin® is a company focused on healthcare services, and they are seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day purchasing activities and vendor management. The role involves issuing purchase orders, sourcing items, and ensuring compliance with sourcing processes while supporting the transition to Workday in 2026.
Hospital & Health Care
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 escalate 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
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
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors on routine matters such as PO status, shipment updates, product substitutions, and basic issue resolution
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
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing mismatches, incorrect quantities, and unsupported charges, partnering with vendors and internal teams to reconcile differences
Qualification
Required
Healthcare experience is required
Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Finance, Business or Supply Chain related field of study, or Equivalent experience
1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related administrative experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Experience with ERP or P2P systems preferred; familiarity with Workday is a plus
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
Advanced imaging or diagnostic imaging experience is strongly preferred
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
Company
Akumin®
Akumin is a leading U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Riadh Zine
Chairman & CEO
Krishna Kumar
President & Chief Operating Officer
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