IDEXX · 23 hours ago
Senior Ariba Procurement Specialist
IDEXX is an innovation leader in the veterinary medical device field, and they are seeking a Senior Ariba Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing activities within the Ariba Guided Buying and Buying & Invoicing Procure-to-Pay solution. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, driving change management initiatives, and managing procurement operations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Responsibilities
Act as a primary Ariba subject matter expert, providing end-user support and training for Guided Buying and B&I processes
Drive change management initiatives, fostering adoption through influence, persuasion, and action-oriented leadership
Collaborate with the Ariba enablement team and Catalog Manager to recommend suppliers and manage Supplier integration
Manage the Procurement Operations Desk (POD), ensuring timely approval and processing of purchase requisitions and orders
Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, contracts, and blanket purchase orders (BPOs) using Ariba
Monitor supplier order confirmations and audit against purchase orders for accuracy in delivery dates, quantities, and pricing
Partner with reference labs, accounts payable, and operations stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement processes
Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance Procure-to-Pay efficiency and compliance
Write and maintain work instructions, processes, and procedures to standardize operations
Generate and publish Ariba reports to support data-driven decision-making
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring contractual commitments are met and optimal pricing achieved
Troubleshoot delivery, pricing, and quality issues, implementing solutions and communicating resolutions to stakeholders
Provide root cause analysis and execute corrective actions
May lead and coach team members, coordinating daily activities and sharing expertise
Qualification
Required
Ariba software experience (Guided Buying and B&I modules)
Experience integrating suppliers and configuring punchout catalogues in Ariba
Strong change management skills
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel
Project management experience with a track record of driving initiatives to completion
Ability to write clear work instructions, processes, and procedures
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
Purchasing experience, including managing supplier information and purchase orders
Familiarity with accounts payable processes
Vendor and supplier relationship management experience
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail
Ability to meet IDEXX's hybrid work requirement
Benefits
Paid Time Off and competitive benefits
401K Matching
Discounted Stock Purchasing
Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus
Company
IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.
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Funding
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