Description
As a Logistics Sourcing Specialist (Trade Compliance), you will lead all global sourcing activities partnering with 3M's global Trade Compliance organization.
This role will lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations and management activities related to external Trade Compliance service providers.
You will have a global scope and will partner closely with Trade Compliance, Legal, Logistics, and Regional Supply Chain teams to ensure Trade Compliance service providers are selected, contracted, and managed in a consistent, compliant, and cost-effective manner worldwide.
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading global sourcing initiatives and RFPs for Trade Compliance service providers, including onboarding, contracting, renewals, and performance management
- Partnering with Trade Compliance and Legal to ensure supplier capabilities align with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Negotiating commercial terms and contracts in alignment with corporate sourcing and compliance policies
- Supporting supplier risk management, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to identify optimization opportunities
- Coordinating across regions to standardize sourcing approaches while accommodating local regulatory requirements
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum):
- Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Five (5) years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or procurement, with demonstrated exposure to Trade Compliance-related services or regulated suppliers
- Working knowledge of Trade Compliance concepts, including export controls, sanctions, customs, or trade data
- Fluency in English (Spanish strongly preferred)
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Experience sourcing or managing professional services or compliance-related vendors
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, program management, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience supporting global or regional sourcing strategies
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
Benefits include:
- 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