Procurement Manager(Solventum)
Company: Solventum
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Thank you for your interest in working for our Company.
Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1,
2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the
creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the
process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which
currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim,
our Privacy Policy here: continues to apply to any personal
information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our
Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at
Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:Procurement
Manager(Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we
enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new
company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for
our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing
innovations at the intersection of health, material and data
science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling
healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people,
and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific
advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds
in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the
latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at
Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You'll Make in
this RoleThis position will be responsible for providing Strategic
Procurement support to New Health Care Company, serving as a global
category manager of Chemical and Polymer materials. This position
will also be responsible for driving sourcing policies and best
practices while helping the sourcing organization meet its cost
savings, cash and contracting goals by leading negotiations and
managing complex supplier relationships. The employee works
independently and consults with stakeholders, cross-functional
co-workers and the supervisor for assistance.As a Procurement
Manager 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:
- Initiates and designs plans to implement Global sourcing
solutions that will achieve measurable business results. Assembles
and leads multiple project teams to implement sourcing solutions.
Establishes close working relationships with business unit
management and suppliers on sourcing strategies and activities.
Researches and understands the short and long-term market outlook
for assigned materials and feedstocks. Performs complex contract
negotiations. Proactively communicates project direction and status
with key business unit and strategic sourcing management.
Recommends and influences management decisions in the area of
sourcing solutions. Negotiates to resolve issues, implement
strategies and ensure client satisfaction.
- Determines and implements solutions for multi-faceted
situations regarding the distribution of business, negotiation or
category strategy, supplier management, and external sources of
supply. Develops cause and effect analysis and documentation.
Develops and recommends tactical and strategic solutions to
business unit and strategic sourcing management.
- Identifies and implements opportunities for process
improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis
of sourcing information and metrics. Minimizes the total product
and process cost by leading cost-reduction efforts and facilitating
the implementation of innovative sourcing best practices.
Recognizes impacts on related processes and ensures communication
of issues and proposed solutions to appropriate business and
process owners.Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success
in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the
following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher and (7) seven minimum of years of
combined procurement, logistics, supply chain, sales, engineering
and/or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government,
or military environmentOR
- High School Diploma/GED and a (14) fourteen minimum of years of
combined procurement, logistics, supply chain, sales, 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:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills;
ability to root-cause problems and quickly articulate creative,
practical solutions
- Proven track record as a self-starter, collaborative, and team
player
- Collaborator with excellent oral and written communication
skillWork location: Hybrid-United StatesTravel: May include up to
20% 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-being Solventum offers many
programs to help you live your best life - both physically and
financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum
regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in
size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected
compensation range for this position is $160,284 - $195,903, 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 candidate's 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:
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies,
procedures and security standards are complied with while
performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining
the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our
recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job
postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent
Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all
email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities
with the company will be from an email with a domain of . Be wary
of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job
opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an
equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against
any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not
be considered if you do not provide your education and work
history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the
information into the application fields directly. Solventum Global
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