Supplier Manager & Spend Analyst

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Manager & Workday Spend Analyst will report to the Workday Spend/Procurement Lead on the Workday Support Services team with the UA System. This position will serve as the primary functional resource responsible for managing the supplier onboarding system and its integration with Workday. The Supplier Manager & Workday Spend Analyst partners closely with campus Supplier Partners to ensure suppliers are onboarded efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. In addition, this role serves as Workday Spend Analyst, contributing to system enhancements and process improvements that streamline supplier accounts, procurement, and contract management within Workday. The position plays a key role in improving supplier experience, reducing onboarding friction, and supporting scalable, well-governed Spend processes. Additionally, this position will manage part-time staff who are supporting the supplier onboarding and data entry into Workday for supplier accounts.

Requirements

The educational equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of experience working within the area of procure to pay
At least one year of supervisory experience
Must be able to work collaboratively and travel to campuses as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Proficient in multiple financial areas within the procure to pay lifecycle.
Significant experience assessing, revising, implementing and supporting business processes related to finance
Experience with change management related to large enterprise system deployments

Responsibilities

Manage the supplier onboarding system and its integration with Workday.
Partner closely with campus Supplier Partners to ensure suppliers are onboarded efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Serve as Workday Spend Analyst, contributing to system enhancements and process improvements that streamline supplier accounts, procurement, and contract management within Workday.
Improve supplier experience, reduce onboarding friction, and support scalable, well-governed Spend processes.
Manage part-time staff who are supporting the supplier onboarding and data entry into Workday for supplier accounts.