Strategic Category & Sourcing Manager (New Joint Venture)

3M; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 124,127 - 151,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Strategic Category & Sourcing Manager for its Monroe, NC location. This role involves leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure business continuity and risk management across various indirect spend categories.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience in sourcing or related fields. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Excel are also required. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in sourcing, category management, or related fields.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as MRO, Fleet, IT, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel-based data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across assigned indirect spend categories.
• Lead negotiation and renewal of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary sourcing lead.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Data analysis

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Strategic Category & Sourcing Manager-Indirect (New Joint Venture)

Overview

3M has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital to form a new Joint Venture that combines Scott Safety and Madison Fire and Rescue. 3M’s deep expertise in the safety industry and Bain Capital’s capability to integrate businesses create an ideal partnership to launch a leading fire and safety business.

Impact

As the Strategic Category & Sourcing Manager for the indirect business needs, you will lead or support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key indirect spend areas, manage supplier coverage and risk, and negotiate and extend commercial agreements to ensure strong supplier coverage, business continuity, and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across assigned indirect spend categories, including MRO, Fleet, IT, Capital Projects, R&D, and Energy.
• Lead the implementation, negotiation, renewal, and extension of commercial agreements and contracts across assigned indirect spend areas.
• Ensure appropriate agreement coverage is in place to support ongoing business requirements, supplier performance expectations, and commercial risk management.
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and contract strategies that align with operational, technical, and financial objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including supplier identification, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and implementation.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary sourcing lead for assigned indirect categories and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, statements of work, and service agreements to improve value, reduce risk, and support business continuity.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and cost analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and strengthen competitiveness.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, service, quality, responsiveness, delivery, and contract compliance.
• Support capital project sourcing needs, including supplier engagement, commercial support, contract implementation, and agreement coordination.
• Support sourcing for site services, maintenance operations, energy-related requirements, fleet services, IT products and services, and R&D-related purchases.
• Identify and manage supply and supplier risks, including service continuity, contract gaps, supplier concentration, inflation, and operational disruption.
• Lead supplier business reviews, issue resolution, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure agreements and supplier relationships comply with applicable corporate, legal, quality, and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, supply chain, operations, engineering, manufacturing, finance, or a related field in a private, public, government, or military environment.

• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as MRO, Fleet, IT, Capital Projects, R&D, Energy, Facilities, or site services.
• Experience implementing, renewing, extending, and managing supplier agreements, service agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Experience negotiating contracts, statements of work, and commercial terms.
• Experience supporting manufacturing sites or plant operations through indirect sourcing.
• Strong strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Experience conducting spend analysis, supplier assessments, market analysis, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage a broad portfolio of suppliers and business stakeholders across multiple spend categories.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, Facilities, and R&D teams.
• Proficiency in Excel‑based data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Location

Monroe, NC (on-site).

Travel

May include up to 10% travel.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 ‑ $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience. This position may be eligible for a range of benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits. Benefits information is available at 3M Benefits.

EEO Statement

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Legal

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