3M
Global Procurement Category Specialist (Specialty Chemicals)
3M, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Global Procurement Category Specialist (Specialty Chemicals)
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Global Procurement Category Specialist (Specialty Chemicals)
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Job Summary 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 you work for 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.
Responsibilities
Procurement Sub‑Category Leadership: Initiates and designs plans to implement global procurement solutions that will achieve measurable business results. Assembles and leads multiple project teams to implement sourcing solutions. Establishes close working relationships with business‑unit management and suppliers on sourcing strategies and activities. Researches and understands the short and long‑term market outlook for assigned materials and feedstocks. Performs complex contract negotiations. Proactively communicates project direction and status with key regional and/or business‑unit management. Recommends and influences management decisions in the area of sourcing solutions. Negotiates to resolve issues, implement strategies and ensure client satisfaction.
Procurement Analysis and Design: Determines and implements solutions for multi‑faced situations regarding the distribution of business, negotiation or category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply. Develops cause‑and‑effect analysis and documentation. Develops and recommends tactical and strategic solutions to business‑unit clients and management.
Procurement Process Improvement: Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of sourcing information and metrics. Minimizes total product and process cost by leading cost‑reduction efforts and facilitating the implementation of innovative sourcing best practices. Recognizes impacts on related processes and ensures communication of issues and proposed solutions to appropriate business and process owners.
Your Skills And Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires at a minimum the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of combined experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or chemical & polymer engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation experience
Strong writing skills
Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
Project management training, experience and aptitude
Work Location On‑site at least 4 days per week, Maplewood, MN.
Travel May include up to 10% domestic/international travel.
Relocation May be authorized.
Legal Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well‑Being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Benefits & Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 – $149,468 in the U.S., including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits. Additional information available at
Benefits Overview .
Employee Agreements All U.S.-based 3M full‑time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M confidential information and trade secrets, discusses conflicts of interest, and addresses how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment and for a period after they leave 3M.
EEO Statement 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Global Procurement Category Specialist (Specialty Chemicals)
role at
3M .
Job Summary 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 you work for 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.
Responsibilities
Procurement Sub‑Category Leadership: Initiates and designs plans to implement global procurement solutions that will achieve measurable business results. Assembles and leads multiple project teams to implement sourcing solutions. Establishes close working relationships with business‑unit management and suppliers on sourcing strategies and activities. Researches and understands the short and long‑term market outlook for assigned materials and feedstocks. Performs complex contract negotiations. Proactively communicates project direction and status with key regional and/or business‑unit management. Recommends and influences management decisions in the area of sourcing solutions. Negotiates to resolve issues, implement strategies and ensure client satisfaction.
Procurement Analysis and Design: Determines and implements solutions for multi‑faced situations regarding the distribution of business, negotiation or category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of supply. Develops cause‑and‑effect analysis and documentation. Develops and recommends tactical and strategic solutions to business‑unit clients and management.
Procurement Process Improvement: Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of sourcing information and metrics. Minimizes total product and process cost by leading cost‑reduction efforts and facilitating the implementation of innovative sourcing best practices. Recognizes impacts on related processes and ensures communication of issues and proposed solutions to appropriate business and process owners.
Your Skills And Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires at a minimum the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of combined experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or chemical & polymer engineering in a private, public, government, or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation experience
Strong writing skills
Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
Project management training, experience and aptitude
Work Location On‑site at least 4 days per week, Maplewood, MN.
Travel May include up to 10% domestic/international travel.
Relocation May be authorized.
Legal Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well‑Being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Benefits & Compensation The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 – $149,468 in the U.S., including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits. Additional information available at
Benefits Overview .
Employee Agreements All U.S.-based 3M full‑time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M confidential information and trade secrets, discusses conflicts of interest, and addresses how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment and for a period after they leave 3M.
EEO Statement 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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