Sr. Specialist - Global Molding Procurement

3M•Maplewood, MN

13d•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 Sr. Specialist in Global Molding Procurement, 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: Procurement Category Leadership: Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Procurement leader for Outsourced Molding. Responsible for driving Procurement policies and best practices, while helping 3M and the Procurement organization meet its cost savings, growth and working capital goals by leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships. Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices. Leading supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for 3M. Drive Should Cost Model as appropriate. Strategy Execution & Process Improvement: Identifying, leading & implementing solutions for complex and multi-faceted situations regarding dual- Sourcing , negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply. Determining & leading opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of Procurement information & metrics, including navigating complex situations and managing multiple internal & external stakeholders. Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders, including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Operations. Identify and develop category risk reduction strategies by partnering with 3M stakeholders. Driving Cash Improvement in accordance with Global Policy Contracting Ownership: Leading contract negotiations with strategic supply partners, working in tandem with 3M Division stakeholders and 3M Legal. Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include SMI (supplier managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc. This role supports Divisions across 3M, giving the successful candidate broad exposure to 3M’s diverse businesses & products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Ten (10) years of combined experience in Sourcing , Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing 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

Experience in Procurement, especially with Molding suppliers, including contract manufacturers and co-packers
Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach
Project management experience
Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects.
Appropriately engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Skilled in written and oral communications
Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics

Responsibilities

Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Procurement leader for Outsourced Molding.
Driving Procurement policies and best practices, while helping 3M and the Procurement organization meet its cost savings, growth and working capital goals by leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships.
Minimizing the total product and process cost by initiating cost reduction efforts and facilitating implementation of innovative Procurement best practices.
Leading supplier selection and owning external supplier relationships as the key point of contact for 3M.
Identifying, leading & implementing solutions for complex and multi-faceted situations regarding dual- Sourcing , negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply.
Determining & leading opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of Procurement information & metrics, including navigating complex situations and managing multiple internal & external stakeholders.
Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders, including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Operations.
Identify and develop category risk reduction strategies by partnering with 3M stakeholders.
Driving Cash Improvement in accordance with Global Policy
Leading contract negotiations with strategic supply partners, working in tandem with 3M Division stakeholders and 3M Legal.
Implementing and negotiating Agreements to cover complex supply relationships, which may include SMI (supplier managed inventory), consigned materials, formula-based pricing, etc.