As a Logistics Sourcing Analyst – Global RFx Team, 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:
Consults with Sourcing and transportation operations team to develop a standardized RFP documentation process for global Air & Ocean (FCL & LCL) Modes and all regional ground modes including LTL, FTL, Intermodal, drayage, cartage, domestic and international parcel.
Problem solving requires hypothetical thinking to determine best solutions for complex problems. Utilizes resources across work areas and departments to create solutions. Most complex problem solving may require in-depth interpretation and analysis for significantly different situations.
Decisions impact one area of the organization and occasionally may impact multiple areas
Be a SME on sourcing RFx platform – Build RFPs and develop format utilizing RFx platforms: Keelvar, Jagger, Coupa, Trimble, GEP, etc. with capability to develop scenario building in tool for cost vs. service comparison.
Provide insights to sourcing managers (SM) on key market trends to assist in their supplier negotiations.
Support SMEs in strategy development, data collection, continuous improvedment.
Develops systems to support sourcing information needs, with KPI’s for vendor relationship with air, ocean, ground freight, parcel, international freight and drayage suppliers.
Develop BI reports that include supplier spend, price per mode trend, market intelligence reporting.
Validate and publish cost vs market trend.
Drives/ensures compliance of corporate sourcing policies and procedures.
Ensures local issues are incorporated into corporate sourcing plans, taking local goals and investments into consideration.
Manages major claims against suppliers.
Develop a tracking mechanism of cost-saving programs and/or opportunities.
Incumbent typically communicates with managers, functional leaders, area/business leaders, department heads, and direct subordinates. May interact with external clients.
Demonstrates company values.
Actively participates in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) in Finance, Business administration or related.
Two years of transportation, logistics sourcing or procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience in Buisness and Data Analytics (PowerBi, Tablue, Advance excel) Understanding Financial data is a big plus.
Advance English level
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration or related, from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of Sourcing in a private, public, government or military environment
Excellent verbal and written communications.
Strong program management, Analytical and problem solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organization.
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.
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