Procurement Specialist- IT

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Information Technology (IT) Procurement Specialist ( Solventum )
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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Information Technology (IT) Procurement Analyst 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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Assist Global Category Managers in Implementing global sourcing strategies for multiple IT categories to ensure business continuity and value creation.

- Assist Global Category Managers in 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 service

- Strong knowledge of Software contracting and IT Professional Service contracting

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities that align with Global IT Procurement goals

- Collaborate on overall Procurement guidelines and processes.

- Assist and Coordinate complex projects as well as initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation.

- Strong Analytics and Interpersonal Skills

- Knowledge Technology Nomenclature

- Contract Knowledge

- Negotiation Skills

- Strong Microsoft Word & Excel Skills

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 5 years of (job related experience)

OR
- High School Diploma/GED from AND 8 years of (the same job-related experience)

Additional 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 institution

- Five (5) years of contract and negotiation experience in a private, public, government or military environment

- Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail

- Skilled written and oral communications

- Working knowledge of IT supplier markets

- Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills at a senior level.

- Strong business, contract language and financial acumen.

Work location:
- Remote

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