Global Procurement - PMO Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a 3M Global Procurement – PMO Specialist, 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: Providing Project Management office Leadership for assigned 3M BG and Category Pillar and Projects Management of PMO goals and objectives to ensure alignment to Enterprise Supply Chain strategies. Directly engagement with 3M Business supply chain leaders, Procurement category leaders across the globe to achieve 3M’s Procurement productivity goals. Direct interaction with 3M stakeholders in Lab, R&D, Operations, Enterprise supply chain to accelerate execution of productivity projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Six (6) years of combined experience in Procurement, Project Management and/or Supply Chain in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience in Raw Material/Outsource Manufacturing/Indirect Procurement Category Management within Manufacturing based companies.
Strong data analysis, negotiating and problem solving skills
Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach
Experience successfully collaborating with internal/external stakeholders on complex projects
Process improvement & project management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

Responsibilities

Providing Project Management office Leadership for assigned 3M BG and Category Pillar and Projects Management of PMO goals and objectives to ensure alignment to Enterprise Supply Chain strategies.
Directly engagement with 3M Business supply chain leaders, Procurement category leaders across the globe to achieve 3M’s Procurement productivity goals.
Direct interaction with 3M stakeholders in Lab, R&D, Operations, Enterprise supply chain to accelerate execution of productivity projects.
Work closely with sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure achievement of program goals, including but not limited to cost savings projects
Create detailed project plans with key deliverables and milestones
Use project management best practices, and as needed develop new methods and tools
Work across organizational boundaries and influence others to achieve project goals
Develop and manage an effective pipeline management cadence and rigor to track cost
Lead Procurement metrics reviews (Bi-Weekly Pipeline Review, Stage Gate, etc…)
Lead hopper filling and/or gap filling sessions with cross-functional stakeholders
Supporting each category team to drive key KPIs around cost through pipeline development and reporting
Work closely with sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure achievement of program goals
Use project management best practices, and as needed develop new methods and processes
Internal category communications
Incorporate change leadership in programs to ensure stakeholders make any necessary changes needed for program success
Drive process improvement projects around savings pipeline process
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.