3M · 16 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years exp3M is a global company that values innovation and collaboration. The Procurement Specialist role involves creating and implementing category strategies for Converting & Pack Out Services to achieve cost savings and improve supplier relationships, while minimizing product and process costs.
AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for creating a best-in-class supply chain across the AMERICAS for the Converting & Pack Out Services category that will drive supplier consolidation, reduce risk, improve service and ensure year on year continuous improvement
Develop and implement the AMERICAS Converting & Pack Out Services Category strategies to meet current and future Procurement cost, cash and growth goals
Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders, including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Operations
Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices
Act and be seen as the lead for supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for 3M, leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships
Identifying, leading & implementing solutions for complex and multi-faceted situations regarding dual-sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply
Determining & leading opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of Procurement information & metrics, including navigating complex situations and managing multiple internal & external stakeholders
Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include VMI (vendor managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Preferred
Experience in Procurement, working with 3rd party manufacturing or similar
Strong negotiation and contracting skills
Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach
Project management experience
Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects
Appropriately engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Skilled in written and oral communications
Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics
Benefits
Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Company
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Brown
Chief Executive Officer
John Banovetz
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
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