Lead Supplier Accounts Specialist

Lead Supplier Accounts Specialist

Responsibilities

• Plays a critical role in directing Supplier Accounts work, managing high-value supplier accounts, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of complex transactions, and executing pay transactions aligned with payment terms and service levels.
• PARTNERS Closely and collaboratively across supply chain functions and with BH stakeholders to maintain effective supplier relationships and support uninterrupted patient care.
• Reviews, processes, and audits supplier invoices and other internal and external payment requests with high diligence and accuracy.
• Proactively anticipates issues, exceptions, and discrepancies and resolves them promptly.
• SUPPORTS MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, and YEAR-END closing activities including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting for Supplier Accounts.
• CONTRIBUTES to standard operating procedures and internal controls.
• EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATES with suppliers to verify billing accuracy and respond to payment inquiries.
• COLLABORATES with requestors to verify the receipt and usage of orders, as necessary.
• OVERSEES the monitoring of statements and outstanding balances for aging payment requests.
• OVERSEES the maintenance of applicable records and files per standard processes and policy.
• SUPPORTS internal and external audits, if requested.
• MANAGES improvement projects for leadership, including cross-functional initiatives.
• SERVES as an active resource for peers and others for training, questions, mentorship, and problem solving.
• REFERS specific complex problems to leadership when clarification or guidance is required, presenting workable solutions.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and financial reporting tools.
• Expert knowledge of supplier invoice processing, PO matching, and payment reconciliations.
• Communication skills (verbal, written, visual).
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and influence without authority and effectively represent BH and Supply Chain in interactions with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

Pay Range

$61,422.40-$101,337.60

Location

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 8-5:30

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No