Senior Procurement Specialist

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 escalate issues to Procurement Managers when needed. Validate pri