Procurement Specialist- IT

Support Global IT Category Managers by implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating software and IT services contracts, coordinating high-value projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. Apply contract knowledge, negotiation skills, analytics, and Microsoft Office expertise to ensure cost, quality, and service objectives are met., As an Information Technology (IT) Procurement Analyst 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:

• Assist Global Category Managers in Implementing global sourcing strategies for multiple IT categories to ensure business continuity and value creation.
• Assist Global Category Managers in Establishing and Managing supplier relationships that ensure cost and service benefits to the corporation.
• Negotiating and establishing effective supplier contract agreements, holding suppliers accountable to competitive prices, high quality and best-in-class service
• Strong knowledge of Software contracting and IT Professional Service contracting
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize activities that align with Global IT Procurement goals
• Collaborate on overall Procurement guidelines and processes.
• Assist and Coordinate complex projects as well as initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation.
• Strong Analytics and Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge Technology Nomenclature
• Contract Knowledge
• Negotiation Skills
• Strong Microsoft Word & Excel Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND 5 years of (job related experience), * High School Diploma/GED from AND 8 years of (the same job-related experience), * Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Logistics and Supply Chain from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of contract and negotiation experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Strong negotiation skills with attention to detail
• Skilled written and oral communications
• Working knowledge of IT supplier markets
• Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills at a senior level.
• Strong business, contract language and financial acumen.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $107,600 - $147,950, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. 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, 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., Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.

Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.

Please note, Solventum does not expect candidates in this position to perform work in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.