Logistics Sourcing Specialist - Global Air Lead (m/f/x)

As the Logistics Sourcing Specialist – Global Air Lead, you will oversee sourcing activities for key logistics commodities across the globe with responsibility for all regions regarding air freight procurement. In this role, you will be accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all global air freight logistics service providers, leading cross‑functional teams through end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, annual RFP strategy and process. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, drive process improvements, and ensure a competitive sourcing environment that supports continuous improvement. Additionally, you will analyze market trends and cost structures while supporting supplier initiatives, including annual cost‑reduction programs.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead the development and execution of Global Air logistics sourcing strategy
• Lead RFPs, mini-bids, ongoing lane negotiations and SPOT processes.  
• Lead supplier selection and segmentation process through RFQs, utilizing RFx platform.
• Lead on-going hopper filling for Logistics services commodity and focus on cost reduction, value creation and optimizing network consolidation.
• Create and maintain category-specific knowledge assets and market intelligence that capture expertise / best practices and leverage the expertise / assets to deliver incremental cost reduction and drive significant client business value
• Strengthen Logistics Sourcing team effectiveness and organize supplier-based training for all regional air functions.
• Align priorities with regional benchmarking, marketing and sales organization and business groups in gaining annual forecast and prioritizing partnerships.
• Maintain strong compliance and policy adherence across the team aligned to Global Procurement standards
• Lead, develop, train and coach a team of sourcing professionals across all region supporting Global Air.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain and/or Engineering
• Strong knowledge on 3PL, warehouse, Ocean, Air and all aspects of Road transportation costing and service level agreements
• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement which includes negotiating commercial terms and service level agreements
• Fluent in English for negotiation with suppliers. Other languages are plus.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)
• Self-motivated, able to perform role with minimal supervision, taking ownership and demonstrate sense of urgency 
• Strong leadership skills and team-player.
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, supplier relations.
• Excellent Presentation and influential skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and 3M suppliers to meet or exceed business objectives. 

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Logistics Sourcing, Operations or PMO background would be advantageous
• Experience in multicultural environment
• MBA level qualification

Please provide your CV in English.

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.   

• Private medical care 
• Life insurance 
• Retirement scheme 
• Multisport card 
• Opportunity to work globally as part of an international organization 
• Work in a respectful, inclusive, and friendly environment with open door policy 
• Professional training and onboarding package 
• Supporting your professional development, possibility to gain certifications/co-founding studies 
• Supporting your work-life balance through being a part of community groups, CSR actions, volunteering 
• Internal integration events 
• An additional day of leave for one’s birthday

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

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