Solventum · 10 hours ago
Supplier Excellence Engineer
Remote - Minnesota
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Drive and lead implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) across Solventum (Procurement, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and External Supplier Base) to achieve measurable and increasing net cost reductions of existing products and materials for Solventum.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance. This includes supplier audits together with supplier quality and procurement.
Drive significant supplier base reduction and consolidation by managing the change management process of moving materials from non-strategic to strategic suppliers, while improving costs for the same. Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing and other stakeholders.
Responsible for recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products. Managing the change management process throughout implementation. Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing and other stakeholders.
Leverages strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for the categories. Introduces innovative strategies for Supplier excellence.
Drive continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean methodologies, process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering or business-related field AND 7-10+ Years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience.
OR
High School Diploma/GED AND 11 - 14+ years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience.
Preferred
Project management skills – change management skills; leading projects from start to finish.
Technical bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Master's degree Supply chain/Engineering or business-related field from an accredited institution
Experience implementing significant improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
Strong track record of driving operational improvements (e.g. cost savings) to support the business strategy
Influential with the ability to articulate and drive teams toward a common goal
Familiarity with VAVE tools and processes - Value Analysis and Value Engineering Tools
Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.
Company
Solventum
3M’s planned, independent healthcare company, which is expected to spin off in the first half of 2024.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
