• Global Procurement Specialist – Chemicals Category
3M (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 12–20 LPA
Posted on 22 Sept
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead procurement sub-category management for various chemicals, focusing on cost savings, supply assurance, and risk reduction globally, with significant responsibility for Americas spend.
- Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategies collaborating with global stakeholders, suppliers, and category teams across time zones.
- Perform procurement analysis, market research, and process improvements using SAP, GEP, and other systems to support business analytics, supplier management, and sourcing execution.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions involving raw materials, chemicals, polymers, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple geographies and time zones; willing to support USA time zones including evenings or nights.
- Hands-on experience with SAP, GEP, or other procurement/ERP systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced individual contributor capable of independently managing global chemical procurement categories and driving cross-regional sourcing initiatives.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with proven track record in supplier management and contract negotiations within chemical or raw materials categories.
- Comfortable working in a global, matrixed and hybrid environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders across diverse time zones, particularly supporting Americas region.