Procurement Operations Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: The Procurement Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the organization’s procurement operations across Bridgeview Eye Partners’ multi-site environment. This role oversees purchasing workflows, vendor onboarding, purchase order compliance, and procurement system administration to support centralized procurement initiatives and operational standardization. Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation and ongoing administration of the organization’s procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, maintaining supplier and purchasing data integrity, partnering with Accounts Payable and operational stakeholders to improve purchasing compliance, and supporting procurement reporting and process improvement initiatives. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Support day-to-day procurement operations across a multi-site healthcare environment Administer procurement workflows, including requisition routing, purchase order support, approval coordination, and purchasing compliance processes Support implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s procure-to-pay (P2P) platform and related procurement processes Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain supplier master data integrity in partnership with Finance and Accounts Payable Partner with Accounts Payable to support invoice resolution, PO compliance initiatives, and purchasing controls Monitor and support adherence to procurement policies, preferred supplier programs, and purchasing procedures across operational sites Assist with procurement reporting, purchasing metrics, and operational KPI tracking Support contract administration activities, including documentation management and supplier information maintenance Support adherence to approved supplier agreements, purchasing policies, and formulary standards across operational sites Monitor purchasing activity for alignment with preferred supplier programs, contract utilization goals, and procurement procedures Serve as a point of contact for procurement-related operational questions from internal stakeholders and field operations Identify process improvement opportunities to support standardization, scalability, and operational efficiency Assist with procurement-related training and user adoption initiatives for purchasing systems and workflows EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred 3+ years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, supply chain, accounts payable coordination, or related operational support role required Experience supporting procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows, purchasing systems, or ERP environments preferred Experience within a multi-site healthcare or decentralized operational environment preferred Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as Sage Intacct, Ramp, Coupa, Procurify, ACXXS, or similar platforms preferred COMPETENCIES: Procurement Operations Knowledge Process Orientation Cross-Functional Collaboration Attention to Detail & Data Accuracy Organizational & Time Management Skills Problem Solving & Process Improvement Adaptability Professional Integrity PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Demands: Sedentary work requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a computer workstation Regular use of hands and fingers for keyboarding and other standard office equipment Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means Ability to hear and understand spoken information in-person and via electronic means Visual acuity to ensure the accuracy of work performed on screens and in documents Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods Work Environment: This position is based in a professional office and/or remote office setting that consists of a climate-controlled indoor environment with standard office noise levels that utilizes computers, phones, and related technology. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of essential job functions, in accordance with applicable laws.