Responsible Procurement Lead and Project Manager

SOLVENTUM•Remote - Minnesota, MN

4d•$96,000 - $132,000•Remote

About The Position

Solventum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Procurement Lead and Project Manager to join its sustainability organization. The role supports critical tools and Procurement operational systems and develops and implements the company’s Purchased Goods and Services supplier engagement and emissions-reduction strategy. It also supports supplier diversity initiatives and continuous improvement of Procurement standard work. The position leads supplier engagement and emissions-data collection, management, quality, and reporting; develops supplier programs and strategies aligned with Solventum’s greenhouse gas targets; and supports supplier diversity programs and reporting. It also maintains and supports procurement platforms, leads supply-base projects and process improvement, develops dashboards and automation capabilities, supports stakeholder training and change management, and monitors relevant standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. The role is remote and may include up to 10% domestic or international travel. 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 in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with supplier engagement and collaboration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong data manipulation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with data management and analysis tools, such as Excel and BI tools.
Experience with process mapping and technical problem solving.
Project management expertise.
Experience with CDP reporting and other sustainability reporting frameworks.
Experience with science-based targets and other climate goal-setting frameworks.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage key suppliers across the value chain to gather accurate emissions data.
Build relationships with high-impact suppliers to enable suppliers covering 50% of purchased goods and services emissions to set science-based targets.
Develop and implement robust data collection and management systems for purchased goods and services emissions data.
Lead the shift from supplier engagement and spend-based approaches to an absolute reduction target using supplier-specific emissions.
Conduct regular data-quality checks and ensure emissions data is accurate and complete.
Develop and implement supplier engagement programs aligned with Solventum’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
Develop and implement a purchased goods and services emissions reduction strategy, including targets and identification of reduction opportunities.
Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies for reducing purchased goods and services emissions.
Work with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to include emissions considerations in supplier selection.
Develop and implement supplier diversity programs supporting annual government subcontracting plan requirements, internal reporting, and tender requests.
Prepare and submit annual purchased goods and services emissions disclosures to the ESG and Supplier Diversity groups.
Develop communications and reporting materials on supplier engagement, emissions, and supplier diversity performance and progress.
Contribute to sustainability and supplier diversity reports and other public disclosures.
Maintain and support Supplier Onboarding, Delegation of Authority, and Contract Lifecycle Management platforms in response to improvement initiatives, integrations, and business needs.
Support the strategy for managing customer tender questions and supplier training needs.
Host office hours for internal and external stakeholders; develop and implement change management strategies; and manage governance controls and associated key performance indicators.
Continuously evaluate and improve purchased goods and services emissions accounting and reporting processes.
Support and lead supply-base projects and initiatives with Procurement and suppliers to achieve emissions targets.
Identify and implement tools, technologies, and automation to streamline and enhance data collection and analysis.
Lead dashboard development and integrate data into Procurement standard work and operating mechanisms.
Monitor evolving regulations and standards related to purchased goods and services requirements and reporting.
Support additional environmental programs and emerging regulatory requirements.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.