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 Procurement 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
Contracting 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’s diverse businesses & products.
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)
Five (5) years of combined experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Experience in Procurement, especially with Assembly, Packout suppliers, including contract manufacturers and co-packers
Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach; Project management experience
Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects. Appropriately engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Skilled in written and oral communications
Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics
Preferred Mandarin speaker
Work location
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M China in Shanghai or 3M India in Bangalore.
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation: Not authorized
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