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Must have7
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or any related field
Typically 1–2 years of experience in sourcing or transactional procurement activities
Excellent communication skills
Fluency in English required
Strong customer service orientation with focus on quality
Proficient research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
Continuous improvement mindset
Nice to have1
Additional languages may be required based on assignment
Eligibility1
Work flexible hours as needed to support global procurement requirements
About the company
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. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
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Execute simple to moderate transactional buying activities for assigned countries, regions, or business areas.
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Manage the purchase order lifecycle from requisition to completion.
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Maintain pricing and purchasing data accurately within applicable systems.
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Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on‑time delivery and resolve PO‑related issues.
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Perform purchasing reporting activities as required.
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Meet daily productivity targets established by the Procurement Service Center Supervisor for assigned product categories or plants.
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Resolve simple to moderate exceptions, including match exceptions and GR/IR issues, and respond to supplier and stakeholder inquiries.
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Follow clearly defined procedures and sourcing guidelines in accordance with Sourcing Policy.
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Ensure adherence to internal Procurement business rules and SOX controls.
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Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives, including LSS projects.
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Support Procurement Service Center initiated events and 3M‑wide activities.
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Work flexible hours as needed to support global procurement requirements.
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Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or any related field.
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Typically 1–2 years of experience in sourcing or transactional procurement activities.
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Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required (additional languages may be required based on assignment).
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Strong customer service orientation with focus on quality.
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Proficient research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
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