Global Procurement Excellence Manager
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3M Health Care is now Solventum
At 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.
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Excellence Manager to drive key procurement initiatives aligned with our broader business priorities. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing cross-functional project plans, optimizing process and defining standard work, shaping our procurement technology roadmap, and defining business requirements to enable operational excellence in a regulated, fast-paced medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a(n) Global Procurement Excellence Manager, 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:
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Project Leadership: Lead and manage end-to-end procurement-related initiatives, from concept through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
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Strategic Planning & Alignment:
Translate business goals into clear, actionable procurement strategies and project plans that align with overall company priorities and objectives.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT) to align procurement initiatives with broader operational and product development timelines.
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Technology Roadmap & Enablement:
Contribute to the development and execution of the procurement technology roadmap. Define and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows to improve sourcing efficiency and visibility.
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Communication & Change Management:
Serve as the primary communication bridge across departments, providing clear updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project transparency at all levels.
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Requirements Gathering & Process Design:
Lead the collection and synthesis of business requirements to support tool selection, process redesign, or capability enhancements. Map current and future-state procurement workflows.
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Risk & Compliance Oversight:
Ensure procurement initiatives adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards.
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Performance Measurement:
Define KPIs and success metrics for each initiative. Trac