3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Main responsibilities: · Perform simple to moderate transactional buying activities for a specific assigned country/ies, region or area, which includes (but not limited to) the following: o Managing the purchase order process to completion o Maintaining price information in the system o Follow thru on PO deliveries and vendor coordination o Purchasing reporting activities · Meet the minimum target daily productivity set by the Buyer Team Lead · Resolving simple to moderate exceptions and handling inquiries from suppliers and stakeholders · Follows a variety of clearly defined procedures under general guidance within Sourcing areas; · Ensures compliance to internal source-to-pay business rules and SOX controls General Requirements: • Bachelors degree in any Business, Engineering, Finance or any related courses • 1-2 years experience within Sourcing area or purchasing transactional activities • Highly customer service and quality oriented mindset; • Proficient research, analytical and problem solving skills; • Continuous improvement mindset • Knowledge of sourcing principles; • Working knowledge of MS Office tools; • Structured approach to effectively and efficiently planning own workload; • Team oriented person who can focus on the details. • Knowledge of ERP/SAP, Sourcing Tools and Applications an advantage • Knowledge in English, and Nihongo (Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading Skills) are necessary for this role Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.