Senior Manager, Americas Pkg Procurement

3M is seeking a Senior Manager for Americas Packaging Procurement in Minnesota. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with various business units to drive innovation and sustainability. The position requires strategic leadership in category management and supplier selection, while aligning procurement with business growth and operational excellence. Candidates will lead a team and engage with diverse stakeholders across 3M's global operations.
Senior Manager Procurement, Americas PackagingCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

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Senior Manager Procurement, Americas PackagingCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleThe Senior Manager Procurement, Americas Packingag e is responsible for developing and executing procurement and category strategies across packaging materials and related supply markets throughout the Americas region. This role provides strategic leadership for supplier relationships, category management, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, sustainability, innovation, and risk mitigation while supporting 3M's growth, operational excellence, and new product development initiatives.

The position partners closely with business groups, manufacturing, engineering, quality, R&D, supply chain, finance, and regional/global procurement teams to leverage 3M's purchasing scale, accelerate supplier innovation, and create sustainable competitive advantage. The Senior Manager leads a team of procurement professionals and serves as a key advisor to business leadership on packaging market trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies. This role supports Divisions across 3M, giving the successful candidate broad exposure to 3M’s diverse businesses & products.

As a Senior Manager Procurement, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Category Strategy LeadershipProvide end-to-end category leadership, serving as the senior manager for Americas Packaging team within 3M Global ProcurementDevelop and execute short- and long-term category strategies for packaging materials, including paper, corrugated, flexible packaging, films, labels, cartons, rigid containers, wood, and specialty packaging solutions.Align procurement strategies with business growth plans, manufacturing requirements, sustainability commitments, and customer expectations.Drive sourcing initiatives that improve cost, quality, service, resiliency, and innovation.Monitor packaging market dynamics, raw material trends, supplier technologies, capacity constraints, and competitive intelligence to inform sourcing decisions.Lead supplier rationalization efforts and supply-base optimization activities.Supplier Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with key packaging suppliers across the Americas.Lead supplier selection, qualification, and overall management processes.Conduct executive business reviews with strategic suppliers and establish performance improvement plans where necessary.Drive supplier innovation programs that support new product introductions and packaging technology advancement.Develop strategic supplier roadmaps that align with 3M's future business and technology needs.Cost, Contracting & NegotiationsLead complex commercial negotiations and manage long-term supply agreements.Utilize should-cost analysis, market intelligence, and total-cost-of-ownership methodologies to drive value-based decisions.Deliver annual productivity, cost reduction, and working capital improvement objectives.Ensure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms while balancing risk, service, and innovation requirements.Partner with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders on contract development and risk management.Supply Chain Risk & SustainabilityDevelop sourcing strategies that enhance supply resiliency.Support supplier sustainability initiatives, responsible sourcing requirements, and environmental objectives.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and supplier governance standards.Proactively identify emerging risks related to commodities, capacity, geopolitical events, and logistics.Leadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationLead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team.Influence and align stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, operations, marketing, R&D, finance, and executive leadership.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and customer focus.Drive enterprise procurement transformation initiatives and adoption of digital procurement tools.Champion best practices in category management, supplier management, and sourcing excellenceYour Skills And ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)Ten (10) years of Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environmentFive (5) years of leadership or people management experienceAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Master's degree in Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and/or Manufacturing from an accredited institutionDemonstrated results in strong negotiation skills and attention to detailInitiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach; Project management experienceExperience successfully collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on complex projects. Appropriately engages stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Knowledge of digital procurement initiativesSkilled in written and oral communicationsWillingness to have difficult discussionsFinancial acumen and comfort with conducting business analyticsWork locationWork location: Maplewood This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.TravelMay include up to 10-20% domestic/international

RelocationMay be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/30/2026 To 08/29/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.