Supplier Manager & Spend Analyst

Closing Date:

09/25/2026Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNoRegular

Sponsorship Available:

NoUniversity of Arkansas System

Since its inception the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the states 1871 flagship land-grant research university; Arkansass premier institution for medical education treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60000 students employs over 17000 employees and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas the UA System is a driving force in the states economic educational and cultural advancement.

SpendThe 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The educational equivalent of a Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly as priorities change

• Knowledge and understanding of end to end Procure to Pay process.

• Strong presentation oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and task management skills

• Solid analytical skills

• Effective management and team skills

• Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis

• Ability to structure work efficiently

• Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes

$75000Cover Letter/Letter of Application ResumeProof of Veteran StatusAmy Ludwig
Director of Workday Finance

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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