Global Procurement Excellence Manager

Solventum; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Relocation assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a strategic, collaborative Procurement Excellence Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives, drive standard work, and optimize procurement technology in a regulated medical device setting.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT to deliver actionable plans, define KPIs, and enable data-driven sourcing excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or PMP preferred.
• 7+ years in procurement, supply chain, or project management.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement initiatives from concept through execution.
• Define business requirements and map current/future-state workflows.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance and IT.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Power BI

Sourcing systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

MBA or PMP certification

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

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Job Description

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Excellence Manager to drive key procurement initiatives aligned with our broader business priorities. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing cross‑functional project plans, optimizing process and defining standard work, shaping our procurement technology roadmap, and defining business requirements to enable operational excellence in a regulated, fast‑paced medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Project Leadership:Lead and manage end-to-end procurement-related initiatives, from concept through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Translate business goals into clear, actionable procurement strategies and project plans that align with overall company priorities and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT) to align procurement initiatives with broader operational and product development timelines.
• Technology Roadmap & Enablement: Contribute to the development and execution of the procurement technology roadmap. Define and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows to improve sourcing efficiency and visibility.
• Communication & Change Management: Serve as the primary communication bridge across departments, providing clear updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project transparency at all levels.
• Requirements Gathering & Process Design: Lead the collection and synthesis of business requirements to support tool selection, process redesign, or capability enhancements. Map current and future-state procurement workflows.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure procurement initiatives adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and success metrics for each initiative. Track progress and report outcomes to executive leadership.
• Process/ Tool Optimization and Standard Work: Engage cross functional teams to value stream map current vs future state people, process and tools to address critical business user stories.
• Tool Implementation & Support: Assist in procedure development, training and rollout of new IT and analytics tools for both internal and external users to streamline procurement operations and enhance data capabilities across the organization.
• Insight Delivery: Translate complex data sets into meaningful insights and actionable strategies that drive business performance, supplier collaboration, and procurement excellence.
• Data & Governance: Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic sourcing improvements through data insights and analytics. Define and address key master data elements and ensure governance and performance indicators are clearly defined and measurable.

Your Skills And Expertise

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred and 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles

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

• Experience ideally within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high visibility.
• Strong understanding of sourcing systems, digital procurement platforms, and technology enablement.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies and decisions (ERP, SAP, Ariba, Excel, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably in a procurement or supply chain setting.
• Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards relevant to medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
• Proven expertise in Power BI (including Power Query and data modeling).
• Expertise in master data management and governance within supply chain
• Lean manufacturing/ six sigma training

Work location: Remote

Travel: May include up to [20%][domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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

Supporting Your Well-being

• Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $125,600 - $172,700, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Please note, Solventum does not expect candidates in this position to perform work in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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