Procurement Specialist- IT

SOLVENTUM•Remote - Minnesota, MN

1d•$107,600 - $147,950•Remote

About The Position

Information Technology (IT) Procurement Specialist (Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Software contracting and IT Professional Service contracting
Strong Analytics and Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge Technology Nomenclature
Contract Knowledge
Negotiation Skills
Strong Microsoft Word & Excel Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND 5 years of (job related experience) OR High School Diploma/GED from AND 8 years of (the same job-related experience)
Five (5) years of contract and negotiation experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail
Skilled written and oral communications
Working knowledge of IT supplier markets
Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills at a senior level.
Strong business, contract language and financial acumen.
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 Administration, Engineering, or Logistics and Supply Chain from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Assist Global Category Managers in Implementing global sourcing strategies for multiple IT categories to ensure business continuity and value creation.
Assist Global Category Managers in Establishing and Managing supplier relationships that ensure cost and service benefits to the corporation.
Negotiating and establishing effective supplier contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality and best-in-class service
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities that align with Global IT Procurement goals
Collaborate on overall Procurement guidelines and processes.
Assist and Coordinate complex projects as well as initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.