Procurement Specialist

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: As the Procurement Specialist for Pack out, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Working within the 3rd Party Manufacturing team, you will create, support and implement category strategies to ensure the Procurement organization and 3M meet its cost savings, growth and working capital goals by leading negotiations, being part of effective NPI launches, and managing complex supplier relationships. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role Develop and implement AMERICAS Pack Out Services category strategies to support Procurement cost, cash, and growth objectives. Build strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain Operations. Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives by applying innovative Procurement best practices and leveraging data, metrics, and analysis. Lead supplier selection, manage supplier relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact for 3M, including negotiations and support for effective NPI launches. Identify and implement solutions for complex sourcing and supply challenges, including dual-sourcing, category strategy, supplier management, and negotiation of agreements such as VMI, consigned materials, and formula-based pricing. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start). Overall 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing Experience in Procurement, including work with third-party manufacturing or similar environments, along with strong negotiation and contracting skills. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Initiative-driven self-starter with a positive and proactive approach Project management experience with a proven ability to collaborate successfully on complex projects Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by financial acumen and comfort with business analytics Location: Bangalore (Hebbal), Hybrid Mode Supporting Your Well-being 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. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. 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. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here) . Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.