Senior Procurement Manager

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Process Lead to join our Global Sourcing & Procurement Team, partnering with the NEW Workday Center of Excellence. This role is perfect for a Procurement expert and technology enthusiast. As part of a dynamic team, you will provide global Procure-to-Pay process leadership, operational support, and lead global change within the organization. You will collaborate closely with Accounting and other cross-functional stakeholders to configure and implement Workday functionality, ensuring it meets our technological needs.

Requirements

Hands‑on experience with Workday Procurement or a similar cloud‑based Procure‑to‑Pay ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa)
Experience in Procurement, Accounting, or Procure‑to‑Pay process leadership
Owned or led Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes end‑to‑end (requisition through payment)
Partnered with Finance or Accounting to ensure procurement controls, compliance, or audit readiness
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.
3-5 years’ experience with Workday or similar Cloud Procurement ERP software.
7-9 years’ experience in Procurement or Accounting.
Strong procurement acumen, including best practices for procure-to-pay, supplier interactions, and internal controls.
Advanced technical skills with demonstrated ability to deliver Workday solutions.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to communicate process expertise effectively to stakeholders.
Team player with a commitment to lifelong learning.
Strong understanding of system dependencies and cross-functional impacts.

Responsibilities

Serve as the requisition and purchasing subject matter expert for the Workday financial systems.
Lead, manage, and communicate training, global policies, and procedures for purchasing systems to increase user engagement and compliance.
Administer and delegate buying activities and the purchase order process to ensure effective and compliant purchasing practices.
Develop and conduct purchasing audits and compliance reporting to maintain effective controls.
Develop and maintain key sourcing metrics and provide ad hoc reporting as requested.
Collaborate with Sourcing and Accounting leadership to support overall strategy and recommend processes and solutions.
Meet and exceed customer expectations through proactive communication and business partnerships.
Establish a well-controlled procurement environment by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
Participate in regular reviews of Workday Procurement, Finance, and HCM projects, prioritizing work to align with company goals.