Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager
3M Health Information Systems
Job Description:
Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety 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 You’ll Make in this Role
As a Global Procurement Source to Contract Process Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Streamlining Procurement Processes
Cost reduction and Value Maximization
Driving Continues Improvement
Enhancing Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment
Driving Innovation and Technology Adoption
• Strategic Process Design: Leading the design and implementation of end-to-end procurement processes to enhance efficiency and drive value.
• Process Standardization: Driving global standardization of procurement processes while accommodating local and regional requirements.
• Global Process Deployment: Managing the implementation of processes and tools in complex global environments, ensuring seamless integration.
• System Integration Support: Developing procurement requirements for systems and applications that support global procurement operations.
• Process Documentation and Training: Creating detailed process maps, procedures, training materials & programs and support implementation
• Analytics and Insights: Leveraging advanced data analysis to measure process effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and drive informed decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with key business stakeholders, suppliers, and IT teams to ensure processes and systems deliver value across the enterprise.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading initiatives to identify gaps, enhance efficiencies, and implement best practices across the procurement function.
• Change Management: Driving organizational change by influencing stakeholders, fostering adoption of innovative solutions, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Benchmarking Excellence: Researching and incorporating industry best practices to ensure 3M remains competitive in procurement strategies and process design.
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)
One (1) year of experience in process improvement and project management in a private, public, government or military environment
Three (3) years of substantial experience in procurement, ideally within operations and process management, with strong exposure to global environments in a private, public, government or military environment
Two (2) years of hands-on experience and knowledge of SAP and ERP systems in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree in business or technology areas from an accredited institution
Experience managing complex Indirect or Direct category projects
Previous ERP project experience in relevant sectors
Proven expertise in strategic thinking and global procurement process design.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change, fostering stakeholder adoption of innovative strategies.
Work location:
- Maplewood, MN. This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international
Relocation: Not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.
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