Procurement (ICO & STP) IT Technical Delivery Leader & Architect
About The Position
The Manager - Global Procurement (External & Internal) Technical Lead / Solution Architect (STP & ICO) 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 deployment of GEP and an upgrade from ECC to S/4HANA, maintaining continuity across homegrown, third-party legacy, and adjacent process-area systems. The position defines and delivers end-to-end technical solutions and integrations for internal and external procurement, partners with procurement, supply chain, and IT teams, and addresses design, integration, and operational challenges across the procurement technology landscape. It also leads and develops a global IT team and manages and optimizes solution and system support through ERP and legacy-system partners. The role is based on-site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, at least four days per week. Travel may be up to 10%, and relocation assistance may be authorized.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, completed and verified before start.
- 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.
- Must be 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 transformation work, including GEP deployment and the ECC-to-S/4HANA upgrade, while maintaining continuity across homegrown, third-party legacy, and adjacent process-area solutions.
- Define and deliver end-to-end technical solutions and integrations for internal and external procurement and adjacent capability areas to meet global business needs.
- 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 growth and technical excellence.
- Manage and optimize solution and system support through ERP and legacy-systems partners.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Paid absences.
- Retirement benefits.
- Relocation assistance may be authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
