Procurement Specialist – Metals

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: 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 that the company you choose supports and guides 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. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world based in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India, you will operate as an individual contributor Here, you will make an impact by: Own procurement category strategy across 3M businesses and divisions, supporting outsourced manufacturing, NPI launches, sourcing policies, negotiations, and cost/working capital goals. Lead supplier selection and relationship management, drive cost reduction and should-cost modelling, and manage mid-spend suppliers with the Global Metals Category team. Lead and implement sourcing strategies for dual-sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, category strategy, and external supply solutions. Drive process improvements, stakeholder partnerships, category risk reduction, and SAP-enabled sourcing support. Lead contract negotiations with suppliers in collaboration with 3M stakeholders and Legal, implementing complex agreements such as SMI, 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 in engineering/ technology (Metallurgy/ Mechanical preferred) or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution. 8 - 10 years of Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment Experience in Sourcing, especially with outsourced manufacturing suppliers in metal casting, machining and stamping. Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further in This Role Strong negotiator and detail-oriented self-starter with proactive project management skills, financial acumen, business analytics capability, and strong written/oral communication. Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels on complex projects; Chinese, German, or Japanese language skills are an added advantage. Work Location: 3M Global Technology Center, near Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka – 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.