Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid
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. He…
Skills: Procurement Operations, Supplier Management, Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Fraud Prevention
Maplewood, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$124k–$152k/yr
Job Description: Machine Vision Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally importan…
Skills: Machine Vision, System Integration, Opto-mechanical Systems, Automation, Cognex Platforms
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines · Hybrid
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. He…
Skills: Order Management, ERP Systems, CRM Systems, Conflict Resolution, Customer Relationship Management
Tokyo, Japan · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Shopper Marketing, Demand Generation, Shopper Engagement, Channel Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid
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. He…
Skills: Global Payroll Operations, Payroll Compliance, Vendor Management, Payroll Tax Submission, Statutory Filings
Bangkok, Thailand · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Campaign Planning, Brand Activation, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Market Research
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Customer Issue Resolution, Billing, Collections, Financial Statement Analysis, Negotiation
Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, 7 QC Tools
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Management, Project Management, Performance Feedback
Knoxville, Iowa, United States · On-site
$124k–$152k/yr
Job Description: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer - Process Safety Management Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your prof…
Skills: Process Safety Management, Hazard and Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, EHS Compliance Reporting, Machine Guarding
Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$250k–$306k/yr
Job Description: Electrical Markets Division Application Engineering Director Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and pe…
Skills: Global Leadership, Application Engineering, Strategic Thinking, Cross-functional Collaboration, Product Validation
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Financial Analysis, Performance Management, Project Management
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$42/hr
Job Description: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (New Ulm)* Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so…
Skills: Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Electrical Power Distribution, Blueprint Reading, Preventive Maintenance
Alexandria, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$31/hr
Job Description: Production Operator We offer: Competitive pay starting of $23.07 to $31.23.Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on your first day.401k with generous company matchUp to three weeks paid va…
Skills: Manufacturing equipment operation, Converting equipment operation, Quality control, Continuous improvement, Computer literacy
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Sales Management, Account Management, Forecasting, Selling Skills, Territory Management
Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland · Hybrid
Job Description: The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an EMEA Material Planner, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the wo…
Skills: Material Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Execution, Risk Management, SAP
Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · On-site
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. He…
Skills: Application Engineering, Technical Service, Strategic Account Management, Product Pipeline Management, New Product Introduction
Taoyuan City, Taiwan · On-site
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. He…
Skills: 3PM Operation, Project Management, Vendor Management, Financial Analysis, Statistical Knowledge
Maplewood, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$165k–$201k/yr
Job Description: Cybersecurity Service and Change Management Lead Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life,…
Skills: IT Service Management, Change Management, Cybersecurity Service Catalog, ITIL Framework, Risk Assessment
Taipei, Taiwan · Remote OK
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. He…
Skills: Market Development, Customer Relationship Management, Prospecting, B2B Sales, Salesforce
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The role supports global category procurement teams by executing sourcing activities, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring compliance with procurement controls. It involves handling transactional sourcing, leading negotiations for pricing and terms, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field with at least 7 years of professional experience. Candidates must have 4-6 years of specific experience in procurement, sourcing operations, or supplier management within a global environment.
Choosing 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 you choose 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.
The Global Category Procurement Operations Senior Specialist supports global category procurement teams by executing sourcing and operational procurement activities, managing supplier interactions, resolving issues, and ensuring responsive, compliant support across end-to-end procurement processes. This role acts as a key operational partner to category teams and stakeholders by handling requests, supporting transactional and tactical sourcing, facilitating supplier communication, maintaining fraud prevention and compliance controls, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. In a global environment, the position requires strong collaboration, analytical capability, customer service orientation, and a solid understanding of procurement operations to help drive procurement performance and operational efficiency. At more advanced levels, the role also includes leading supplier negotiations, developing negotiation strategies informed by category insights and data analysis, serving as a trusted advisor to category leaders, and mentoring less experienced team members. Your key responsibilities would be to:
Support global category procurement teams in sourcing activities, supplier interactions, and stakeholder communication, including managing requests, escalations, and customer service issues.
Conduct supplier negotiations for routine and tail-spend matters, and at advanced levels lead broader negotiations involving pricing, terms, and conditions.
Ensure compliance with procurement controls, including bank verification and fraud prevention requirements, while maintaining responsive and reliable operational support.
Contribute to procurement performance by developing negotiation strategies, supporting category goals such as cost savings and service quality, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Act as a trusted partner to category leaders by mentoring less experienced team members and leading or supporting assigned projects and initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
Overall 7+ years of professional experience, including 4–6 years of relevant experience in procurement, category support, supplier management, sourcing operations, or shared services.
Experience supporting sourcing activities, supplier interactions, and supplier negotiations, with exposure to category collaboration and sourcing operations.
Experience working in a global, cross-functional business environment, supporting procurement and supplier management activities.
Experience supporting direct and/or indirect procurement categories.
Strong knowledge of procurement systems, ERP, and e-sourcing tools such as SAP, Ariba, or equivalent platforms.
Good communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills to work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders across global teams.
Analytical and customer-focused approach with the ability to support decisions, manage priorities, and improve service quality.
Ability to handle routine procurement support activities, resolve operational issues, escalate risks, and support process improvements.
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.
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Transforming industries around the world by applying science to create innovative solutions.
3M touches virtually every part of your life. Our people and technology make the impossible, possible. Every day we apply our science to enhance people’s lives. This is 3M Science. Applied to Life.™
Offices: 3M Center, St Paul, MN 55144, US · Avenida Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, CDMX 05348, MX · 10746 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, US · ulica Kowalska 143, Wroclaw, DS 51-424, PL · CLN 207 Bloco D, Brasilia, DF, BR
Transforming industries around the world by applying science to create innovative solutions.
3M touches virtually every part of your life. Our people and technology make the impossible, possible. Every day we apply our science to enhance people’s lives. This is 3M Science. Applied to Life.™
Offices: 3M Center, St Paul, MN 55144, US · Avenida Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, CDMX 05348, MX · 10746 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, US · ulica Kowalska 143, Wroclaw, DS 51-424, PL · CLN 207 Bloco D, Brasilia, DF, BR
