Global Procurement Specialist - Converting Services

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Specialist in Global Converting Procurement to lead category ownership for Outsourced Converting Services across diverse divisions. You will drive cost savings, supplier relationships and NPI launches, while collaborating with Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes on-site work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, with travel up to 10% and relocation not authorized. Legal work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of combined experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering and/or Manufacturing.
• Experience with outsourcing and supplier management is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide category ownership for Outsourced Converting Services across 3M Businesses & Divisions.
• Drive policy implementation, cost savings, growth and working capital goals via negotiations and NPI launches.
• Lead supplier selection and manage external supplier relationships as primary contact.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Specialist, Global Procurement - Converting Services

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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Specialist in Global Converting Procurement, 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:

Procurement Category Leadership:

Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Procurement leader for Outsourced Converting Services.

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)
• Five (5) years of combined experience in Sourcing, Procurement, 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 Outsource manufacturing suppliers
• 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: Not 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

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 $124,127 - $151,710, 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 knowl