Sourcing Leader

Who are we?

3M is a highly diversified technology company headquartered in Minnesota, USA, with a global reputation for innovation. 3M specializes in providing innovative customer solutions across a wide spectrum of businesses such as aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer, electronics, general industry, health care, office, safety and security and telecommunications. 3M Turkey is based in Istanbul, having a manufacturing facility in Çerkezköy and investing heavily to the new manufacturing hub in Çorlu.

Who are we looking for?

3M Turkey is looking for a Sourcing Leader to develop and execute local sourcing strategies to deliver competitive advantage supporting high business and manufacturing growth.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for Sourcing Operations including Kavacık HQ, Cerkezkoy Plant & new Corlu manufacturing Hub.  

What are your responsibilities?

Sourcing Leader will develop and execute sourcing strategies for 3M Turkey's total spend including indirect, direct and contract manufacturing.

He/she will be responsible to achieve year-on-year improvement in total cost, quality, and service by leading sourcing operations and managing supplier relations for a portfolio of commodities across the business units. This position will lead a growing team with direct, indirect, outsourcing buyer and packaging engineering responsibility and will align priorities with internal stakeholders, continuously seeking opportunities to maximize total value delivered to 3M.

What are the qualifications that we are looking for?

• University degree, Engineering is preferable
• At least 7-10 years of experience in sourcing operations preferably in a multinational company
• Experience in indirect, raw material and capex/technical investment
• Strong influence, negotiating and analytical skills. 
• Leadership experience in sourcing teams
• Broad understanding of operational needs and supplier markets
• Ability to work with multifunctional modules
• All applicants must be fluent in English, proficient in MS Office Package and no military obligation for male candidates