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:•Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for a defined category scope including, but not limited to raw materials, 3rd Party manufacturing, indirect goods and services. •Provide end-to-end sourcing support to local country NPIs. Drive cost competitive solution to support business growth. Establish successful sourcing story for cost/growth in country, for potential replication opportunities to Global 3M•Ability to navigate and interpret complex technical content to effectively translate technical requirements to vendors and develop robust should-cost models. •Work closely with BSC, MFG, Lab and Quality team for BCC country NPI projects. Coordinate closely with Global Category Management teams to align sourcing plans with technical and operational needs. •Conduct onsite supplier evaluations to assess supplier capability, adherence to ISO9001, and ensure alignment with 3M’s Supplier Responsibility Code.•Utilize total cost of ownership and risk analysis tools to build data driven business cases to support source of supply changes and ensure supply chain resilience.•Analyze purchasing data, inventory, and consumption trends to identify sourcing opportunities. •Leverage strong project management and change management skills to drive opportunities.•Communicate and influence usage of BCC suppliers to Category Managers as part of overall category strategies. Drive Cost Reduction for BCC suppliers under management•Manage suppliers through continued engagement while they exist in local supply chain. •Recommend sources for review and approval through Sourcing BoardLearn 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 StatementCarefully 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 access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.