Logistics Sourcing Specialist - Global Air Lead (m/f/x)

3M; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Retirement scheme

Multisport card

Global work opportunities

Job summary

3M in Poland is seeking a Logistics Sourcing Specialist – Global Air Lead to oversee air freight sourcing worldwide and lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives with cross‑functional teams across regions.

You will develop global air logistics strategies, manage RFPs and negotiations, drive cost reductions, and strengthen relationships with internal customers and external suppliers in a dynamic, on‑site role in Poland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Engineering.
• Experience in sourcing and procurement with negotiating terms and SLAs.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills (cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection).
• Leadership and team‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Global Air logistics sourcing strategy.
• Lead RFPs, mini-bids, ongoing lane negotiations and SPOT processes.
• Lead supplier selection and segmentation through RFQs via RFx platform.
• Maintain hopper filling for Logistics services and focus on cost reduction.
• Create and maintain market intel and knowledge assets for cost reduction.
• Strengthen team effectiveness and conduct supplier training across regions.
• Align priorities with regional benchmarking, marketing and sales groups.
• Maintain compliance with Global Procurement standards.
• Lead, develop, train and coach a team of sourcing professionals.

Skills

Sourcing & Procurement

Costing & SLAs

3PL & Logistics Knowledge

English Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Presentation Skills

Multi-priority Management

Supplier Relations

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As the Logistics Sourcing Specialist – Global Air Lead, you will oversee sourcing activities for key logistics commodities across the globe with responsibility for all regions regarding air freight procurement. In this role, you will be accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all global air freight logistics service providers, leading cross‑functional teams through end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, annual RFP strategy and process. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, drive process improvements, and ensure a competitive sourcing environment that supports continuous improvement. Additionally, you will analyze market trends and cost structures while supporting supplier initiatives, including annual cost‑reduction programs. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead the development and execution of Global Air logistics sourcing strategy
• Lead RFPs, mini-bids, ongoing lane negotiations and SPOT processes.
• Lead supplier selection and segmentation process through RFQs, utilizing RFx platform.
• Lead on‑going hopper filling for Logistics services commodity and focus on cost reduction, value creation and optimizing network consolidation.
• Create and maintain category‑specific knowledge assets and market intelligence that capture expertise / best practices and leverage the expertise / assets to deliver incremental cost reduction and drive significant client business value
• Strengthen Logistics Sourcing team effectiveness and organize supplier‑based training for all regional air functions.
• Align priorities with regional benchmarking, marketing and sales organization and business groups in gaining annual forecast and prioritizing partnerships.
• Maintain strong compliance and policy adherence across the team aligned to Global Procurement standards
• Lead, develop, train and coach a team of sourcing professionals across all region supporting Global Air.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Engineering
• Strong knowledge on 3PL, warehouse, Ocean, Air and all aspects of Road transportation costing and service level agreements
• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement which includes negotiating commercial terms and service level agreements
• Fluent in English for negotiation with suppliers. Other languages are plus.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)
• Self‑motivated, able to perform role with minimal supervision, taking ownership and demonstrate sense of urgency
• Strong leadership skills and team‑player.
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, supplier relations.
• Excellent Presentation and influential skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and 3M suppliers to meet or exceed business objectives.

Additional knowledge / nice‑to‑have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Logistics Sourcing, Operations or PMO background would be advantageous
• Experience in multicultural environment
• MBA level qualification

Supporting Your Well‑being

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Retirement scheme
• Multisport card
• Opportunity to work globally as part of an international organization
• Work in a respectful, inclusive, and friendly environment with open door policy
• Professional training and onboarding package
• Supporting your professional development, possibility to gain certifications/co‑founding studies
• Supporting your work‑life balance through being a part of community groups, CSR actions, volunteering
• Internal integration events
• An additional day of leave for one’s birthday

Job Specifics

Travel expectations - May include up to 20% domestic/international

Relocation: Not authorized

This role has on‑site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office in Poland.

Safety

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.

Diversity & inclusion

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity‑related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.