Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:
Job Title
Sourcing SpecialistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 diversity 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 Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses &
Divisions, serving as aStrategic Sourcing leader for Outsourced Molded Goods and Services. Responsible for driving sourcing policies and best practices, while helping 3M and the Sourcing 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 sourcing 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 sourcing 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. 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.Your Skills and Expertise
JOB TYPE
Work Day:
Full Time
Employment type:
Permanent Job
Salary:
Negotiable
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimal experience:
Unspecified