Global Procurement Manager, HR/Marketing

About the Role

As a Global Procurement Manager for Human Resources/Marketing Services at Solventum, you will have the opportunity to lead a global team, develop and implement sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships. You will play a crucial role in ensuring business continuity, value creation, and successful integration of procurement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a global team of Strategic Procurement category personnel, ranging from Analysts to Managers.
• Interpret global industry trends, customer requirements, and business objectives to define objectives and deliver results for Human Resource Services and Marketing Services.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned categories to ensure business continuity and value creation.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost and service benefits to the corporation.
• Negotiate and establish effective supplier contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality, and best-in-class service.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities for successful integration of sourcing strategies and procurement guidelines.
• Lead complex projects and initiatives with high value and broad implications for the corporation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university and 9 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, or Legal.
• Alternatively, High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of 17 years of experience in Strategic Procurement.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Skilled written and oral communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Services and/or Marketing Services supplier markets.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level.
• Strong business, contract language, and financial acumen.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Logistics and Supply Chain.

Work Location and Travel

• Remote work location.
• May include up to 15% domestic/international travel.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Legal Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.