Procurement Specialist – Pack Out Services

About the role

As a Procurement Specialist for Pack Out Services, you will work within 3M’s 3rd Party Manufacturing team in Bangalore, developing and executing category strategies to drive cost savings, growth and working capital objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement Americas Pack Out Services category strategies aligned with cost, cash and growth goals.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Operations.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract management, supporting new product introductions (NPI) and complex sourcing challenges.
• Identify and execute cost‑reduction and process‑improvement initiatives using data‑driven analysis.
• Manage dual‑sourcing, VMI, consignment and formula‑based pricing agreements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (verified before start).
• 7+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in third‑party manufacturing environments and strong negotiation/contracting skills.
• Initiative‑driven self‑starter with project‑management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.

Required skills

• Negotiation and contracting
• Supplier relationship management
• Category strategy development
• Data analysis and financial acumen

What we offer

• Hybrid work mode (on‑site in Bangalore – Hebbal and remote).
• Competitive compensation and benefits benchmarked against industry peers.
• Programs supporting physical and financial well‑being.