Global Molding Procurement Manager

National Black MBA Association; Maplewood, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Global Molding Procurement Manager to lead the Mold category across USAC, driving strategic procurement and supplier relationships. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, guiding cost-reduction initiatives, and partnering with Manufacturing, R&D, and Finance to meet business goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years in sourcing/procurement, with on-site work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience in Procurement, especially with Molding suppliers, including contract manufacturers and co-packers
• Experience managing procurement team
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
• Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach; Project management experience
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects
• Written and oral communications
• Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead the Molding Category team in the USAC region.
• Provide Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions for Outsourced Molding.
• Drive procurement policies and best practices to meet cost savings, growth and working capital goals.
• Lead negotiations and support NPI launches; manage complex supplier relationships.
• Initiate cost reduction efforts and propagate innovative procurement best practices.
• Lead supplier selection and manage external supplier relationships as the key contact for 3M.
• Drive Should Cost Model as appropriate.
• Identify and implement solutions for dual-Sourcing, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management.
• Develop partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Identify category risk reduction strategies with stakeholders; drive cash improvement per Global Policy.
• Lead contract negotiations with strategic supply partners; negotiate complex Agreements (SMI, consigned materials, pricing).

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

Global Molding Procurement Manager

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, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Global Molding Procurement Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Provide leadership to the Molding Category team in the USAC region.
• Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Procurement leader for Outsourced Molding.
• Responsible for driving Procurement policies and best practices, while helping 3M and the Procurement organization meet its cost savings, growth and working capital goals by leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices.
• Leading supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for 3M.
• Drive Should Cost Model as appropriate.

Strategy Execution & Process Improvement

• 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.
• Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders, including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Operations.
• Identify and develop category risk reduction strategies by partnering with 3M stakeholders.
• Driving Cash Improvement in accordance with Global Policy

Contracting Ownership

• Leading contract negotiations with strategic supply partners, working in tandem with 3M Division stakeholders and 3M Legal.
• Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include SMI (supplier managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc.

This role supports Divisions across 3M, giving the successful candidate broad exposure to 3M’s diverse businesses & products.

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 higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in Procurement, especially with Molding suppliers, including contract manufacturers and co-packers
• Experience managing procurement team
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
• 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

Work location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 10% domestic/international.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Legal Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only

The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/02/2026 To 10/02/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3M.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.