Procurement Specialist I

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•$124,127 - $151,710•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 Procurement Specialist I, 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: Adapts differing techniques and methods to deal with variations in work conditions and operations to solve complex problems. Leads the development and implementation of improvements and/or solutions to work processes and tools. Makes recommendations that impact how financial resources are generated or spent. Initiates actions and leads or coaches' employees during a project or trains/mentors' new employees within sourcing areas such as raw materials, supplies, equipment, services, process/transactional, etc. When leading projects, accountable for the activities and outcomes of the project team. Handles a wide variety of non-routine and difficult inquiries where the solution is not immediately apparent. Most complex problem solving may require developing solutions for complex and diverse issues that may be interrelated, requiring significant interpretation and the use of strong analytical skills. Work tasks encompass concepts within multiple disciplines/practices which may include more than one department/location. May include oversees the development, negotiation, and implementation of commodity strategies and/or supplier contracts including specifications and quality standards in order to obtain the best total value for 3M.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of procurement experience 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 supply chain from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of Procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Strong negotiation skills
Interpersonal skills
Prioritization
Multi-tasking
Storytelling
Influencing skills

Responsibilities

Adapts differing techniques and methods to deal with variations in work conditions and operations to solve complex problems.
Leads the development and implementation of improvements and/or solutions to work processes and tools.
Makes recommendations that impact how financial resources are generated or spent.
Initiates actions and leads or coaches' employees during a project or trains/mentors' new employees within sourcing areas such as raw materials, supplies, equipment, services, process/transactional, etc.
When leading projects, accountable for the activities and outcomes of the project team.
Handles a wide variety of non-routine and difficult inquiries where the solution is not immediately apparent.
Most complex problem solving may require developing solutions for complex and diverse issues that may be interrelated, requiring significant interpretation and the use of strong analytical skills.
Work tasks encompass concepts within multiple disciplines/practices which may include more than one department/location.
Oversees the development, negotiation, and implementation of commodity strategies and/or supplier contracts including specifications and quality standards in order to obtain the best total value for 3M.
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.