Procurement Specialist - Supplier Performance Management

3M India Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

3M India Limited in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Procurement Specialist – Supplier Performance Management. The role focuses on leading supplier performance across business groups and ensuring supply continuity with strong supplier partnerships.

Based in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India, the position is an individual contributor role, collaborating with operations and internal stakeholders to drive performance improvements and standardized metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• 8+ years of supplier relationship management, negotiation, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Additional qualifications: results-driven self-starter with attention to detail, project management excellence, process orientation, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance management for assigned 3M business groups and manufacturing/distribution sites, aligned with Enterprise Supply Chain strategies.
• Work closely with 3M operations to ensure supply continuity, address systemic supply issues, and drive improvement actions.
• Engage directly with external suppliers to resolve issues, improve relationships, and support supplier performance reviews.
• Develop and lead supplier performance improvement strategies for assigned divisions, plants, and suppliers.
• Support standardized supplier risk, performance management, and measurement processes for plants and distribution centers.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while integrating Strategic Sourcing and Packaging Solutions inputs into operational supplier performance activities.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Process orientation

Project management

Execution capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Supplier Performance Management

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description: Procurement Specialist – Supplier Performance Management Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a 3M Supplier Performance Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. This role will be based in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India and will operate as an Individual contributor role. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead supplier performance management for assigned 3M business groups and manufacturing/distribution sites, aligned with Enterprise Supply Chain strategies.
• Work closely with 3M operations to ensure supply continuity, address systemic supply issues, and drive improvement actions.
• Engage directly with external suppliers to resolve issues, improve relationships, and support supplier performance reviews.
• Develop and lead supplier performance improvement strategies for assigned divisions, plants, and suppliers.
• Support standardized supplier risk, performance management, and measurement processes for plants and distribution centers.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while integrating Strategic Sourcing and Packaging Solutions inputs into operational supplier performance activities.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Results-driven self-starter with strong attention to detail, project management excellence, process orientation, and execution capability.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams, manage priorities, and deliver quality outcomes on time.

Work Location

Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.

• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Safety is a core value at 3M.

All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Experience Level Mid Level