Job Description:Solventum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Procurement Lead and Project Manager to join our growing sustainability organization and to support ongoing operations for several critical tools and Procurement operational systems. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and implementing our Purchase Goods and Services supplier engagement and emissions reduction strategy, supporting supplier diversity initiatives and driving our strategy to continuously improve and streamline Procurement standard work.
•Purchased Goods and Services Emissions Inventory:
oIdentify and engage with key suppliers across the value chain to gather accurate emissions data
oDevelop relationships with high environmental impact suppliers to enable suppliers covering 50% of emissions from purchased goods and services to set science-based targets
oDevelop and implement robust data collection and management systems for purchased goods and services emissions data.
oLead the maturity efforts to move from a supplier engagement and spend based approach to an absolute reduction target with supplier specific emissions.
oConduct regular data quality checks and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Emissions Reduction Strategy:
oDevelop and implement supplier engagement programs to ensure suppliers are aligned with Solventum's GHG emission reduction targets.
oDevelop and implement a comprehensive purchased goods and services emissions reduction strategy, including setting ambitious reduction targets and identifying key reduction opportunities.
oStay informed on industry best practices and emerging technologies for purchased goods and services emissions reduction.
oWork collaboratively with internal stakeholders and 3rd party providers to include emissions considerations in supplier selection processes.
• Supplier Diversity Strategy:
oDevelop and implement supplier diversity programs in support of annual government subcontracting plan requirements, internal reporting needs, and tender request.
• Reporting and Communication:
oPrepare and submit annual purchased goods and services emissions disclosures to the ESG and Supplier Diversity groups
oDevelop clear and concise communications and reporting materials to effectively communicate purchased goods and services supplier engagement and emissions as well as Supplier diversity performance and progress to internal stakeholders.
oContribute to the development of the company's sustainability and supplier diversity reports and other public disclosures.
• Continuous Improvement, Project Management and Application Support:
oMaintain and support Supplier Onboarding, Delegation of Authority and Contract Lifecycle Management platforms based on new and continuous improvement initiatives, integrations and ongoing business needs.
oSupport strategy for managing customer tender questions and supplier training needs
oHost office hours for both internal and external stakeholder teams and develop and implement change management strategy and manage governance controls as well as associated key performance indicators.
oContinuously evaluate and improve the purchased goods and services emissions accounting and reporting processes.
oSupport and lead supply base projects and initiatives alongside the procurement team and supply base to achieve purchased good and services emissions targets.
oIdentify and implement new tools, technologies and automation capabilities to streamline and enhance data collection and analysis
oLead dashboard development and integration of data into procurement standard work and operating mechanisms.
oStay abreast of evolving regulations and standards related to purchased goods and services regulatory requirements and reporting needs.
oSupport additional environmental programs and emerging regulation requirements
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's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field and 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with supplier engagement and collaboration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong data manipulation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools)
- Experience with process mapping and technical problem solving
- Project management expertise
- Experience with CDP reporting and other sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Experience with science-based targets and other climate goal-setting frameworks.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
Work location: •
RemoteTravel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international]Relocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum 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.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $96,000 - $132,000, 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.
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.
