Workday Purchasing Manager

Workday Purchasing Manager

Contract Duration :   Contract through 06 / 30 / 2026 (High potential for extension)

Location :   Roanoke, VA

Work Schedule :  Hybrid (4 days remote, 1 day onsite)

Position Summary :

Premier, Inc. is urgently seeking an experienced Workday Purchasing Manager to oversee and optimize purchasing operations within the Workday Procurement module. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing procurement workflows, supervising purchasing staff, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all purchasing functions.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on Workday expertise , strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of procurement processes. This is a high-priority position , with interviews expected to begin immediately.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage all purchasing functions within the Workday Procurement module.
• Oversee daily operations of Purchasing Operations, including staff supervision and workflow management.
• Review, coordinate, and approve all materials-related capital orders such as purchase orders, capital equipment, shipping charges, quantities, and pricing.
• Ensure proper handling of complex purchase orders and electronic invoice matching / reconciliation processes.
• Manage ERP-related tickets and online procurement workflows.
• Supervise purchasing, receiving, and invoice reconciliation for medical and general supplies.
• Review transactions to ensure best-pricing performance and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Oversee the training and development of new purchasing team members.
• Ensure accurate coding of all supply requisitions to maintain alignment between budgets and actual expenditures.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate vendor payments, vendor master setup, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Contracting team to maintain compliance with contracting policies, workflows, GPO utilization, and vendor relationship management.
• Maintain procurement reporting metrics and performance indicators.
• Serve as liaison between EDI vendors and distributors to ensure efficient procurement operations.
Qualifications :
• Required :

Proven experience with Workday Procurement (Workday direct experience required).

Experience in the healthcare or medical supply industry.