Strategic Procurement Lead, Filling & Chemical Services

3M; Maplewood (MN); Híbrido; USD 146 000 - 178 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

3M is seeking a USAC Filling & Chemical Services Senior Specialist in Maplewood, MN to shape sourcing strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and drive cost savings across Third Party Services. You will influence decisions with internal partners including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization, with travel up to 10% and an on-site work model at the Maplewood office.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Business (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of combined experience in manufacturing & supply chain, sourcing, procurement or engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Ten (10) years of combined experience supporting or leading supplier negotiations, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost savings initiatives in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Responsabilidades

• Leading category strategy and strategic procurement activities for Filling and Chemical Services within Third Party Services across USAC.
• Driving cost reduction, working capital improvement, supplier consolidation, and supply resilience initiatives that support global category and Procurement goals.
• Serving as a key procurement contact for assigned suppliers, supporting supplier selection, negotiation strategy, performance improvement, and long-term relationship development.
• Leading complex sourcing projects and negotiations involving business allocation, supplier management, dual sourcing, external supply options, and category strategy execution.
• Supporting successful new product introductions by aligning supplier capabilities, cost structures, timelines, and commercial requirements with business needs.
• Identifying and implementing practical, cost-effective solutions for complex supplier and supply chain challenges.
• Developing strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Business/Division teams, Finance, and Supply Chain Operations.
• Analyzing procurement data, market dynamics, supplier performance, and cost drivers to identify opportunities that improve service, speed, cost, and overall value.
• Supporting and negotiating supplier agreements that may include formula-based pricing, Tier II transparency, feedstocks, indices, and other complex commercial models.
• Advancing procurement digitalization and process optimization by leveraging automation, data analytics, pricing tools, SAP, and AI-enabled 3M tools to improve sourcing efficiency, decision-making, and supplier performance.
• Acting as a subject matter resource for assigned categories or sub-commodities including Tier II, providing guidance to business partners and supporting alignment with sourcing best practices.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation skills

Contracting

Supplier management

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Ferramentas

SAP

Pricing tools

Automation

AI-enabled tools

Contract management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

3M is seeking a USAC Filling & Chemical Services Senior Specialist in Maplewood, MN to shape sourcing strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and drive cost savings across Third Party Services. You will influence decisions with internal partners including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization, with travel up to 10% and an on-site work model at the Maplewood office.