Global Procurement Specialist - Converting Services

Role: Global Procurement Specialist focused on Converting Services, acting as a strategic category leader for outsourced converting across 3M divisions. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, driving cost reductions, developing category strategies, and executing procurement policies to meet cost savings and growth targets. The role involves supplier selection, contract negotiations with legal support, process improvement initiatives, and risk mitigation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or engineering; experience with outsourced manufacturing suppliers preferred. Key skills include negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, project management, and financial analysis. High-value biopharma specifics: emphasis on complex supply chain management, supplier relationships, and process optimization relevant to manufacturing or operational procurement. Work setup: on-site at Maplewood, MN, with up to 10% domestic/international travel; relocation not provided. The role supports cross-divisional procurement needs, involving interactions with manufacturing, R&D, finance, and supply chain stakeholders.