Senior Sourcing Manager at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc in Westbrook, Maine

Job Description:

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will strive to become a trusted advisor to your stakeholders and will be responsible for assigned spend categories within Indirect Procurement, including the associated suppliers, internal stakeholders, and the sourcing strategy. Additionally, you will deliver value-added category management activities which include client stakeholder management, contract management, supplier performance and risk management, supply market monitoring, continuous improvement, ongoing cost reductions, supplier review and issue resolution. The ideal candidate operates with a strategic, global, and innovative mindset.

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. The Procurement team provides value and creates a competitive advantage for IDEXX by effectively managing suppliers to consistently deliver optimal quality, availability and cost of products and services. We achieve this through efficient processes, mitigation of supplier and material risks, and leveraging the expertise and innovation of our strategic supply base.

What you can expect in this role
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You will drive sourcing initiatives and strategies, which have a significant financial impact for specific operational areas and spend categories.
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You will build trusted business partnerships with internal stakeholders to help drive category strategy and new cost reduction initiatives.
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You will be responsible for independently managing a pipeline of projects in an effective, organized, and timely manner.
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You will lead the development of strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate price, terms and contractual requirements with suppliers for mid to large sized value, HR, Finance and Legal products and services
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You will support global organization in leveraging best practices in all phases of contracting processes for supplier products and services.
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You will work with all levels of the organization to transform business requirements for products and services into actionable scope of works and specifications.

What you will need to succeed
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An engaging demeanor with the ability to develop long-standing internal business partnerships in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
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The ability to bring others along and influence both internal and external stakeholders to create alignment.
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Project management skills combined with strategic and critical thinking.
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Strategic sourcing experience with proficiency in managing complex projects.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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A track record of effectively managing supplier value and driving continuous improvement.
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A continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset and challenges yourself routinely.

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 9,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we're always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You'll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.