Global Procurement Manager, Indirect Factory

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Global Procurement Manager- Indirect Factory to lead a worldwide team and shape sourcing for indirect factory goods and services. The role drives supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver value and continuity across our healthcare platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree with extensive procurement experience, strong stakeholder management, and financial acumen; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 9+ years in procurement or related field.
• MBA/Master’s in Business Administration or Logistics ideal.
• Strong written and verbal communication and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of procurement professionals across analysts to managers.
• Define and implement global sourcing strategies for indirect factory goods/services.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships for cost and quality benefits.
• Negotiate and enforce supplier contracts with competitive prices and service levels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with procurement guidelines.
• Lead high-value, cross-functional projects with broad impact.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and security standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

High School Diploma with 17 years experience

Job description

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Job Description: Global Procurement Manager- Indirect Factory (Solventum)

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Supervising a global team of Strategic Procurement category personnel ranging from Analysts to Managers
• Interpreting global industry trends, customer requirements, and business objectives to define objectives and deliver results for Indirect Factory Goods & Services
• Developing and Implementing global sourcing strategies for assigned categories (Indirect Factory Goods and Services) to ensure business continuity and value creation.
• Establishing and Managing supplier relationships that ensure cost and service benefits to the corporation.
• Negotiating and Establishing effective supplier contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality and best-in-class service
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities for the successful integration of the sourcing strategies for the assigned categories (Indirect Factory Goods and Services) as well as overall procurement guidelines and processes.
• Leading complex projects as well as initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation.

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 or higher from an accredited university and Nine (9) years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, or Legal in a private, public, government or military environment OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of 17 years of experience in Strategic Procurement
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Logistics and Supply Chain from an accredited institution Skilled written and oral communications Working knowledge of Indirect Factory supplier markets Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills at a senior level. Strong business, contract language and financial acumen.

Work Location

Work location: Remote Travel: May include up to 15% 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

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.

Compensation

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities

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

Company Introduction

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future