Senior Ariba Procurement Specialist

IDEXX • Westbrook, ME

5d • $85,000 - $102,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Ariba Procurement Specialist, you will serve as the team lead for purchasing activities within the Ariba Guided Buying and Buying & Invoicing (B&I) Procure-to-Pay solution. This is a pivotal role in IDEXX’s digital transformation journey, where you’ll join a collaborative, tight-knit team that values innovation and partnership.
This role offers the opportunity to help dramatically improving IDEXX’s purchasing processes. Your work will help create a better experience for end

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.
• Ability to meet IDEXX’s hybrid work requirement.

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.

Benefits

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact manufacturing innovation in the veterinary medical device field
• Grow your career at the intersection of automation, data, AI, and digital transformation
• Lead innovation at an industry leader driving smart manufacturing initiatives
• Enjoy a strong work-life balance in a safe, modern environment
• Paid Time Off and competitive benefits
• 401K Matching
• Discounted Stock Purchasing
• Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees