Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager

3M • Maplewood, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager, 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: Streamlining Procurement Processes Cost reduction and Value Maximization Driving Continues Improvement Enhancing Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment Driving Innovation and Technology Adoption Strategic Process Design: Leading the design and implementation of end-to-end procurement processes to enhance efficiency and drive value. Process Standardization: Driving global standardization of procurement processes while accommodating local and regional requirements. Global Process Deployment: Managing the implementation of processes and tools in complex global environments, ensuring seamless integration. System Integration Support: Developing procurement requirements for systems and applications that support global procurement operations. Process Documentation and Training: Creating detailed process maps, procedures, training materials & programs and support implementation Analytics and Insights: Leveraging advanced data analysis to measure process effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and drive informed decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with key business stakeholders, suppliers, and IT teams to ensure processes and systems deliver value across the enterprise. Continuous Improvement: Leading initiatives to identify gaps, enhance efficiencies, and implement best practices across the procurement function. Change Management: Driving organizational change by influencing stakeholders, fostering adoption of innovative solutions, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Benchmarking Excellence: Researching and incorporating industry best practices to ensure 3M remains competitive in procurement strategies and process design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of experience in process improvement and project management in a private, public, government or military environment
• Three (3) years of substantial experience in procurement, ideally within operations and process management, with strong exposure to global environments in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years of hands-on experience and knowledge of SAP and ERP systems 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

• Master’s degree in business or technology areas from an accredited institution
• Experience managing complex Indirect or Direct category projects
• Previous ERP project experience in relevant sectors
• Proven expertise in strategic thinking and global procurement process design.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• I nterpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change, fostering stakeholder adoption of innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Process Design: Leading the design and implementation of end-to-end procurement processes to enhance efficiency and drive value.
• Process Standardization: Driving global standardization of procurement processes while accommodating local and regional requirements.
• Global Process Deployment: Managing the implementation of processes and tools in complex global environments, ensuring seamless integration.
• System Integration Support: Developing procurement requirements for systems and applications that support global procurement operations.
• Process Documentation and Training: Creating detailed process maps, procedures, training materials & programs and support implementation
• Analytics and Insights: Leveraging advanced data analysis to measure process effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and drive informed decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with key business stakeholders, suppliers, and IT teams to ensure processes and systems deliver value across the enterprise.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading initiatives to identify gaps, enhance efficiencies, and implement best practices across the procurement function.
• Change Management: Driving organizational change by influencing stakeholders, fostering adoption of innovative solutions, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Benchmarking Excellence: Researching and incorporating industry best practices to ensure 3M remains competitive in procurement strategies and process design.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees