Job Description:Job TitleLogistics Sourcing Specialist - USAC 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 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 RoleProvides sourcing advice and consults with logistics team to set short-term strategic direction and operating plans for transportation. Responsible for cost reduction, cash improvement opportunities, supply risk management, and sourcing initiatives and tools. May support management of accounts payable ledger and purchase order transaction management. Will assist and may lead negotiate highly complex sourcing contracts..As a Logistics Sourcing Specialist – USAC, 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 leading USAC Domestic logistics RFPs in Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, and more.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Problem Solving: Utilize analytical thinking and Leverage market insights, data analytics, and supplier information to develop innovative solutions.Sourcing Process Management: Lead USAC logistics RFPs: Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, and other logistics contracts.Contract Negotiation and Supplier Management: Negotiate sourcing contracts and build strategic relationships with key suppliers.Develop a contract repository system and a methodology for tracking contract expirations. To ensure compliance with corporate sourcing policies and procedures.Negotiate and renew contracts with logistics suppliers that support plant operations.Cost Management: Drive and support the implementation of cost-saving programs with logistics providers. Review Third-party Logistics Consolidation centers, Warehouse, Distribution centers, Rail car & Trailer leases, freight audit, cost structures to identify opportunities for savings.RFI/RFP and Contract Standardization: Conduct RFIs and RFPs to identify the most suitable carriers.Market Analysis and Process Improvement: Analyze market trends related to labor, regional real estate to proactively engage suppliers for future sourcing decisions.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) and five (5) years of transportation or Logistics sourcing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentORHigh School diploma and seven (7) years of transportation or Logistics sourcing experience 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 engineering or Supply Change management from an accredited institutionTen (10) years of Transportation and Warehouse Sourcing in a private, public, government or military environmentExcellent verbal and written communications.Strong program management and problem solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organization.Work location: On-site (Job Duties require travel to Maplewood at least 4 days per week)Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international Relocation 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-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. Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information 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 $164,612 - $201,193, 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/23/2025 To 10/23/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. 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