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3M IT Director Vendor & Asset Management in Maplewood, Minnesota
Job Description:
IT Director Vendor & Asset Management
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As the IT Director of Vendor & Asset Management, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Develop and maintain an IT vendor & asset management framework and policies to ensure the effective delivery, management, and oversight of IT services.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor and asset management strategy and framework to ensure effective selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of IT vendors, and, effective acquisition, tracking, maintenance, and disposal of IT assets throughout their lifecycle.
Identify and evaluate potential IT vendors, assessing their capabilities, reliability, and suitability to meet the organization's needs.
Work with Procurement on negotiation of contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with IT vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with business objectives and budgetary constraints.
Manage vendor contracts and renewals, ensuring timely renewal negotiations and contract amendments as necessary.
Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and key performance indicators (KPIs), addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
Work with Procurement to conduct regular vendor reviews and performance evaluations, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement as needed.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, legal, procurement, and finance, to ensure alignment and compliance with vendor and asset management processes and policies.
Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, licenses, and peripherals, using asset management software/tools.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in vendor management and leverage this knowledge to continuously improve our vendor management practices.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Fifteen (15) years IT professional experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of experience in IT vendor management, IT Asset Management, procurement, or a similar role within a technology-driven organization in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Experience with financial analysis, budgeting
Proven ability to develop and exercise project plans with minimal supervision
A quick learner, detail oriented, organized, strong problem-solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organizations
Experience with asset management software/tools, such as ServiceNow, AssetTrack, or Lansweeper.
Excellent negotiation, contract management, and relationship management skills.
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts for IT services, software licenses, compliance requirements and hardware procurement.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management and contract negotiations.
Strong understanding of vendor & asset management principles, practices, and methodologies.
Work location:
Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $259,007 - $316,564, 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.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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