Procurement Operations Manager – Bangalore

About the role

3M is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to lead a critical procurement operations function that supports global and regional business needs. You will drive operational excellence, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and help build a high‑performing procurement organization aligned with the company’s broader strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and high‑quality delivery across regions.
• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities, including transactional buying, purchase order management, issue resolution, and data accuracy.
• Drive process improvement, standardisation, and technology optimisation to enhance efficiency, quality, and reporting.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team through recruitment, coaching, and a culture of accountability.
• Partner with category teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities and support business needs.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain compliance with company policies, legal requirements, internal controls, and industry standards.
• Contribute to global procurement leadership through governance participation and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain management, procurement, operations or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or centralized operations/global business environments.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, including team management, coaching and performance oversight.
• Proven experience managing procurement operations, transactional buying, source‑to‑pay processes or centralized procurement activities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with innovative colleagues worldwide.
• Access to 3M’s global resources and continuous‑learning environment.
• Leadership role with impact on global procurement strategy.