Job Description:Global Procurement Senior Specialist Subcategory Lead Engineered Polymers Team (Remote)Collaborate 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 Global Procurement Subcategory Lead, 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:Procurement Sub-Category Leadership: Initiates and designs plans to implement Global procurement solutions that will achieve measurable business results.Assembles and leads multiple project teams to implement procurement solutions.Establishes close working relationships with business unit management and suppliers on procurement 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 regional and/or business unit management. Recommends and influences management decisions in the area of procurement solutions.Negotiates to resolve issues, implement strategies and ensure client satisfactionProcurement Analysis and Design: 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 clients and managementProcurement Process Improvement: Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of procurement information and metrics. Minimizes the total product and process cost by leading cost-reduction efforts and facilitating the implementation of innovative procurement best practices. Recognizes impacts on related processes and ensures communication of issues and proposed solutions to appropriate business and process owners.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) from an accredited institutionFive (5) years of combined sourcing, procurement, supply chain, and/or chemical & polymer engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Experience leading supplier negotiationsStrong aptitude for working within a global environmentSupplier relationship managementAttention to detailStrong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholdersStrong oral communication skills, including multiple languagesProject management training, experience and aptitudeWork location:Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: Is not 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 info mation about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $119,076 - $145,537, 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/enUS/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 ways that enable 3Ms business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/enUS/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity