Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Solventum, a leading healthcare solutions company, seeks a strategic Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead to drive cross-functional projects and ensure regulatory alignment across procurement activities.

You will translate complex regulations into clear procurement deliverables, optimize processes, and manage reporting. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and IT will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7+ years in procurement or supply chain within regulated industries.
• Experience translating regulations into procurement deliverables and reporting.
• Proficient with ERP systems and procurement platforms (SAP/Coupa/Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement compliance initiatives and reporting aligned with business goals.
• Translate regulations into actionable procurement plans and standard work.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and Finance.
• Develop procurement technology requirements and digital workflows.
• Support Make vs Buy and Source of Supply with data-driven decisions.
• Define KPIs, governance, and report outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Procurement compliance

Regulatory awareness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ Job Description: Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead 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

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead to drive key projects and compliance related activities aligned with our broader business goals and procurement reporting requirements. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing cross-functional project plans, optimizing process and defining standard work as well as managing compliance and reporting related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Compliance: Work with regulatory and compliance teams to translate regulations into clear, actionable procurement deliverables.
• Compliance Reporting: Follow good documentation practices to collect and demonstrate objective evidence of compliance with procurement and material related regulations and customer requirements.
• 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 and external stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Suppliers, Customers, etc.)
• 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 compliance.
• Make vs Buy and Source of Supply: Support the business processes for Make vs Buy and Source of Supply such that we exceed a 150%+ programmatic funnel. This work is inclusive of business digital enablement and change management for all Solventum associated with the Inventory Carrying Value Project supporting direct procurement as well as other associated fast follow initiatives.
• 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 and compliance requirements to support tool selection, process design, data collection, reporting and storage.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure procurement projects adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards. Develop procedures/ processes to ensure procurement teams remain compliant with local and international regulations as applicable.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs, success metrics and governance for given projects. Track progress and report outcomes to executive leadership.

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 and 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles, ideally within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.

• 3+ years of experience in procurement compliance
• 1+ year(s) 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.
• Experience working with analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Lean manufacturing/ six sigma training
• Understanding of international sourcing and material compliance regulations
• 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.

Work location

• Remote Travel: May include up to 10% [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 $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.

• 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.

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

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.

Note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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