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On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum.
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As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description: 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives.
As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best.
Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy.
Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role As a Supplier Excellence Engineer 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: Drive and lead implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) across Solventum (Procurement, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and External Supplier Base) to achieve measurable and increasing net cost reductions of existing products and materials for Solventum.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance.
This includes supplier audits together with supplier quality and procurement.
Drive significant supplier base reduction and consolidation by managing the change management process of moving materials from non-strategic to strategic suppliers, while improving costs for the same.
Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing and other stakeholders.
Responsible for recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products.
Managing the change management process throughout implementation.
Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing and other stakeholders.
Leverages strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for the categories.
Introduces innovative strategies for Supplier excellence.
Drive continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean methodologies, process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.
Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or business related field, technical degree preferred 7-10 Years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Masters degree Supply chain/Engineering or business related field from an accredited institution Experience implementing significant improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
Strong track record of driving operational improvements (e.g.
cost savings) to support the business strategy Influential with the ability to articulate and drive teams toward a common goal Familiarity with VAVE tools and processes Excellent communication skills across various organizational levels Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.
Work location: Eligible Countries - Athlone (Ireland), Kamen (Germany) or Wroclaw (Poland) Hybrid Eligible - Job Duties allow for some remote work but will require travel to Plant or Office location at least 3 days per week.
Travel: May include up to 30% [domestic & international] Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Diversity & Inclusion (*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.
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