As a Strategic Procurement Specialist for Packaging Materials based in Langenthal, Switzerland, 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:
Acting as the primary commercial contact for Packaging in the EMEA region
Leading price and contract negotiations and work on improving cash flow for the designated Packaging sub-category
Driving projects focusing on cost reduction and efficiency
Conducting research to gain insights into short- and long-term market trends for assigned raw materials and feedstocks
Identifying, leading, and implementing solutions for price negotiation, inflation mitigation, category strategy, and supplier management
Determining and spearheading opportunities for supplier consolidation and process enhancements
Fostering collaborative relationships with 3M’s Packaging Engineering Team, business units, and manufacturing plants
Cultivating strong partnerships with strategic suppliers
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
2-3 years of experience in procurement, ideally gained in Packaging, in a multi-cultural matrix organization
Ability to formulate, recommend and implement procurement strategies and align with stakeholders
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Negotiation skills and attention to detail
Self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach
Project Management Skills
Financial acumen and comfort with conducting business analytics
Knowledge of SAP MM module, including procurement processes such as Purchasing Info Record, Purchase Orders, and Vendor Management
Job specifics:
Travel requirement: 10-15% of time
Work location: Langenthal, Switzerland - Hybrid working pattern with at least 1 day per week spent in the Langenthal office
Working pattern - Full-Time
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
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