Job Description:Job TitleSourcing 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 its 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 Youll Make in this RoleAs 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:Sourcing Category Leadership:Providing Category Ownership across 3M Businesses & Divisions, serving as a Strategic Sourcing leader for Outsourced Packaging & Filling 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.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.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 3Ms 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:Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)Seven (7) 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-packersExperience working with Aerosol & Liquid Filling, Consumer goods packouts and complex assembliesStrong 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 analyticsWork location:Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust 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 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 recruitingApplicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $115,607 - $141,298, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidates relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Learn more about 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity