IT/Software Procurement Manager executing sourcing strategies and leading cross - functional teams at Manulife. Responsible for negotiating contracts and driving supplier selection.
About the role
- Senior Ariba Procurement Specialist at IDEXX leading purchasing activities and improving procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to drive change management and supplier integration.
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchasing
- Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus
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