Sourcing Specialist - Polymers & Chemicals

3M Company

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Strategic sourcing
Supplier management
Polymers and chemicals
3M Company is seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist in Polymers & Chemicals to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in polymers, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or process industry

Job Summary

  • Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for raw materials and related chemical categories.
  • Develop and implement category strategies for Polymers, Resins, Solvents, and Specialty Chemicals aligned with business objectives.
  • Partner closely with manufacturing, R&D, quality, finance, and EHS to ensure sourcing solutions meet technical and compliance requirements.

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3M Company is seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist in Polymers & Chemicals to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in polymers, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or process industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic sourcing
  • supplier management
  • polymers and chemicals
  • cost and risk optimization
  • negotiations and contracting
  • supplier performance monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • innovation partnerships
  • sustainability and ESG goals
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • data-driven sourcing recommendations

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
  • Significant exposure to polymers, resins, and chemicals
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
  • Experience in a manufacturing or process industry is desirable

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