Logistics Sourcing Specialist - Trade Compliance (m/f/x)

Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

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. This includes providers supporting export controls, sanctions screening, customs brokerage, trade data, audits, and related compliance services.

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

Your Skills and Expertise

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

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.

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

Job specifics

Location Information: Wrocław, Powstańców Śląskich

Work arrangement: office based

Working pattern: full time

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic and international travel

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

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