Procurement (ICO & STP) IT Technical Delivery Leader & Architect

3M•Maplewood, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement (ICO & STP) IT Technical Delivery Leader & Architect leads technical solutioning for internal intercompany supply chain and external procurement systems and processes. The role drives alignment across SAP-based and multi-platform environments and serves as solution architect for a transformation that includes deploying GEP and upgrading from ECC to S/4HANA, while maintaining continuity across homegrown, third-party legacy, and adjacent process-area solutions. The position defines and delivers end-to-end technical solutions and integrations for internal SAP and external procurement capabilities, partners with procurement, supply chain, and IT teams to align systems with operational requirements and strategic goals, and resolves design, integration, and operational challenges across the procurement technology landscape. It also leads and develops a global IT team and manages and optimizes support for ERP and legacy systems through partners. The role is based on-site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, at least four days per week. Travel may include up to 10%, and relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment-visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, completed and verified before starting.
At least five years of enterprise operations and/or business group procurement and/or supply chain experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
At least five years of systems experience with IT, OT, or business processes.
At least five years of experience leading projects in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Self-directed in identifying and assimilating unique job knowledge and resources.
Experience coaching and mentoring employees.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.
Ability to lead, influence, and inspire others.

Responsibilities

Lead technical solutioning for internal (intercompany supply chain) and external procurement systems and processes, aligning SAP-based and multi-platform environments.
Serve as solution architect for a transformation involving GEP deployment and an upgrade from ECC to S/4HANA, maintaining continuity across homegrown, third-party legacy, and adjacent process-area solutions.
Define and deliver end-to-end technical solutions and integrations across internal SAP and external procurement capabilities and adjacent capability areas.
Partner with procurement, supply chain, and IT teams to align system capabilities with operational requirements and strategic goals.
Evaluate and resolve design, integration, and operational challenges across the procurement technology landscape.
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global team of IT professionals, fostering employee growth and technical excellence.
Manage and optimize solution and system support through partners for ERP and legacy systems and solutions.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.