Lynda
3M Health Care Business and 3M Transportation Business
3Mer since 1989
My background in public accounting and finance launched my career at 3M, but it certainly didn't determine my path. With the support of my management team, I have built a career based on my experience but one that also took me in new directions.
Getting the best
Today, I'm working in Sourcing Operations partnering with 3M businesses to ensure that their needs are met related to the procurement of products and services. I've held management positions including business sourcing roles with four of 3M's big businesses and Six Sigma Master Black Belt. I manage a team that works with suppliers and commodity experts to get the best quality materials at the right time and at the best price.
Before my role in sourcing, I spent six years in corporate auditing. Much of the time I was traveling internationally to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong as well as Europe where eventually my staff were located. I developed an appreciation for the different ways that business is conducted in different countries and the role of 3M's corporate office in St. Paul, MN.
Expanding my skills
3M's support of my career is clear. I've had many opportunities to experience the breadth of 3M and expand my skills and career. The wide range of training helped me be prepared for each new challenge. I've had the chance to be mentored by an executive, participate in 3M's Accelerated Leadership Development Program and train and manage staff in another country.
Eyeing the possibilities
When I started in finance at 3M I saw possibilities to do different things with my career, to get in closer to the business. 3M's business is diverse and so are the career options. To me, that has been a key benefit of working for 3M. I keep an eye on what I can do next, what looks interesting, where I can apply my skills and keep learning.
