Indirect Procurement Specialist

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As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:Indirect Procurement Specialist (Solventum)3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs an Indirect Procurement 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. Here, you will make an impact by:Developing and implementing global procurement strategies for assigned categories (Capital Equipment and Construction) to ensure business continuity and value creation.  Establishing and managing supplier relationships that ensure cost and service benefits to the corporation.Negotiating and establishing effective supplier contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality and best-in-class serviceCollaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities for the successful integration of the procurement strategies for the assigned categories (Capital Equipment and Construction) as well as overall procurement guidelines and processes.Leading complex projects as well as initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation.Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher and seven (7) years of experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Engineering, or Legal in a private, public, government or military environment.ORHigh School Diploma/GED and twelve (12) years of experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Engineering, or Legal in a private, public, government or military environment.ANDAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Logistics and Supply Chain from an accredited institutionNegotiation skills with attention to detailSkilled written and oral communicationsWorking knowledge of Capital Equipment and Construction supplier marketsStakeholder management/influencing skills at a senior level.Business, contract language and financial acumen.Additional language capabilities in German, Polish and/or FrenchWork location: Remote - United States Travel: May include up to [10%] domesticRelocation: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-RewardsResponsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.  Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer.  Solventum  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.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.Solventum 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 Solventum 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. 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