Supply Chain Optimization Specialist
5 days ago
About Solventum
Solventum is a leading healthcare company that enables better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. 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.
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 Role
- Drive significant cost reductions by implementing Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) across Solventum's procurement, engineering, R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, and external supplier base.
- Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance.
- Manage the change management process of moving materials from non-strategic to strategic suppliers, improving costs while ensuring complete validation and qualification.
- Responsible for recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products.
- Leverage strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for categories, introducing innovative strategies for Supplier excellence.
- Implement lean methodologies and process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.
Your Skills and Expertise
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering or business-related field AND 7-10+ Years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience.
- OR High School Diploma/GED AND 11 - 14+ years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience.
Additional qualifications include:
- Project management skills – change management skills; leading projects from start to finish.
- Technical bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Master's degree Supply chain/Engineering or business-related field from an accredited institution
- Experience implementing significant improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
- Strong track record of driving operational improvements (e.g. cost savings) to support the business strategy
- Influential with the ability to articulate and drive teams toward a common goal
- Familiarity with VAVE tools and processes - Value Analysis and Value Engineering Tools
- Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.
Work Location and Travel Requirements
- Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN or other Solventum facility at least 3 days per week)
Salary Information
The estimated salary range for this position is between $85,000-$110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
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