Global Procurement Specialist - Converting Services

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Maplewood, MN seeks a Global Procurement Specialist focused on converting services to act as a strategic category leader for outsourced converting across divisions. The role requires managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost reductions while aligning with growth targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in sourcing/procurement and experience with outsourced manufacturing suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Experience with outsourced manufacturing suppliers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, driving cost reductions, developing category strategies, and executing procurement policies to meet cost savings and growth targets.
• Supplier selection, contract negotiations with legal support, process improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role

Global Procurement Specialist focused on Converting Services, acting as a strategic category leader for outsourced converting across 3M divisions.

Responsibilities

Managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, driving cost reductions, developing category strategies, and executing procurement policies to meet cost savings and growth targets. The role involves supplier selection, contract negotiations with legal support, process improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or engineering; experience with outsourced manufacturing suppliers preferred.

Key Skills

Negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, project management, and financial analysis.

High-value biopharma specifics: emphasis on complex supply chain management, supplier relationships, and process optimization relevant to manufacturing or operational procurement.

Work Setup

On-site at Maplewood, MN, with up to 10% domestic/international travel; relocation not provided. The role supports cross-divisional procurement needs, involving interactions with manufacturing, R&D, finance, and supply chain stakeholders.