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Procurement Specialist

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will have the chance to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Driving year over year profitability & free cash flow improvements through moderate to complex supplier negotiation, supplier development, and identification of alternative sources of supply.
Influencing internal stakeholders to prioritize activities that drive cost reduction, working capital improvement, risk reduction, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Negotiating and establishing moderate to complex vendor contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality and best in class service.
~ Researching and analyzing short and long-term market and industry trends.

Business reviews with key stakeholders to support collaboration, service, capacity, market insights, savings pipeline, and performance improvement.
Managing change through effective project goal definition, scenario planning, data analysis, action tracking, and stakeholder alignment.
Participate, lead, or recommend continuous improvement projects at suppliers, businesses, or client sites.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.

Minimum 10+ years of Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain,



Engineering, and/or Manufacturing experience
Experience working with paper or other raw material roll-goods (e.g., films, nonwovens, etc.).
Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further in This Role

- Strong systems (AI, ERP, Excel, Power BI) expertise and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications & experience in engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects.
Strong business, contract language, and financial acumen with an understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations and experience conducting RFP's and cost modelling.
Japanese language ability could be an added advantage
Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode
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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