Job Description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.:Collaborate 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll Make in this RoleAs a Global Procurement 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:Procurement Category Leadership:Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Procurement leader for Outsourced Converting and Assembly.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 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.Identify and develop category risk reduction strategies by partnering with 3M stakeholders.Driving Cash Improvement in accordance with Global Policy\xe2\x80\x8bContracting 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\xe2\x80\x99s diverse businesses & products.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionSix (6) years of Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Experience in Sourcing, especially with outsourced suppliers, including contract manufacturers and co-packersStrong negotiation skills and attention to detailInitiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach; Project management experienceExperience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects. Appropriately engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Skilled in written and oral communicationsFinancial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics * Chinese speaking is plus\xe2\x80\x8bWork location: Woodlands, SingaporeHybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Woodlands Office at least 1 days per week)Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: is not authorized\xe2\x80\x8bMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M offers many programs to help you live your best life \xe2\x80\x93 both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting#LI=hybridLearn more about 3M\xe2\x80\x99s creative solutions to the world\xe2\x80\x99s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M\xe2\x80\x99s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. 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