A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
Long-term temporary Do you have extensive experience sourcing, negotiating, and navigating enterprise level software solutions? Manpower is currently hiring a Technology Procurement Specialist for IDEXX in Westbrook, Maine. This role offers competitive pay and is a long-term temporary opportunity with a respected, global organization known for innovation and a positive, respectful culture. This role is hybrid , requiring 2 days per week onsite in Westbrook . This is a highly visible strategic IT sourcing role where you'll make a meaningful financial impact by leading complex sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier strategies—ideal for someone who enjoys driving value, influencing stakeholders, and managing high-impact technology expenditures .
Typical daily duties:
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT categories including hardware, software, telecommunications, and IT services Negotiate pricing, terms, and quality requirements for high-value and technically complex contracts Manage supplier relationships, performance, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with internal IT stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable scopes of work Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support best practices across global IT contracting processes Oversee contract management, supplier reviews, issue resolution, and supply market monitoring What we're looking for: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Indirect Procurement supporting IT or technology projects Experience with technology and software contract negotiations and RFP management (Salesforce experience a big plus) Strong project management, communication, and negotiation skills Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and drive continuous improvement To be considered for this Technology Procurement Specialist opening in Westbrook, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.
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