Supplier Performance Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

23h•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World. Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a(n) 3M Supplier Performance Specialist, 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: Supplier Performance Leadership: Providing supplier performance leadership for 3M BG and associated manufacturing/distribution sites assigned. Management of supplier performance goals and objectives to ensure alignment to Enterprise Supply Chain strategies. Directly engagement with 3M operations in ensuring supply continuity and addressing systemic supply concerns. Direct interaction with 3M external suppliers related to issue resolution, improvement activities and supplier relationship improvement. Direct involvement in Supplier Performance Measurement and Review process for assigned mfg/distribution sites. Strategy Execution and Process Improvement: Develop and lead supplier performance improvement strategies for assigned divisions, plants and suppliers. Support development and implementation of a standardized Supplier Risk Management process for plants/distribution centers. Support development and implementation of a standardized supplier performance management and measurement processes for plants/distribution centers. Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders including manufacturing, supply chain operations, quality. Support integration of Strategic Sourcing and Packaging Solutions key inputs and strategies into Supplier Performance strategies and activities at 3M operational level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Six (6) years of combined Supply Chain or Manufacturing 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

Experience in Raw Material/Outsource Manufacturing/Indirect Procurement Category Management within Manufacturing based companies.
Strong data analysis, negotiating and problem solving skills
Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach
Experience successfully collaborating with internal/external stakeholders on complex projects
Process improvement & project management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

Responsibilities

Providing supplier performance leadership for 3M BG and associated manufacturing/distribution sites assigned.
Management of supplier performance goals and objectives to ensure alignment to Enterprise Supply Chain strategies.
Directly engagement with 3M operations in ensuring supply continuity and addressing systemic supply concerns.
Direct interaction with 3M external suppliers related to issue resolution, improvement activities and supplier relationship improvement.
Direct involvement in Supplier Performance Measurement and Review process for assigned mfg/distribution sites.
Develop and lead supplier performance improvement strategies for assigned divisions, plants and suppliers.
Support development and implementation of a standardized Supplier Risk Management process for plants/distribution centers.
Support development and implementation of a standardized supplier performance management and measurement processes for plants/distribution centers.
Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and internal 3M stakeholders including manufacturing, supply chain operations, quality.
Support integration of Strategic Sourcing and Packaging Solutions key inputs and strategies into Supplier Performance strategies and activities at 3M operational level.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.