Purpose:
You strengthen Sandvik’s competitive position by improving supply chain value, proactively supporting Sourcing Regional Team.
You map, benchmark, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, select external suppliers for the purchase of parts and components within multiple categories.
You are taught and exposed on different procurement policies and procedures; you support the Regional Sourcing Team in different steps throughout the entire acquisition process, including strategic and operational purchasing, in alignment with global directives and governance models defined by Sandvik Group, Business Area and Division.
You are taught and follow performance indicators on regional suppliers, enabling the Division to continuously improve results and deliver value to the business.
You collaborate with peers, as well as to stakeholders, taking the responsibility for the overall outcomes on your tasks.
You are an active member of P&S Sourcing Team and will collaborate with other parts of the organization.
Key Performance Areas.
You develop and manage multiple and simultaneous suppliers in the region, ensuring key stakeholders' involvement in the determination of requirements, specifications, selection criteria, review of proposals, negotiations and suppliers’ relationship management.
You negotiate contracts and provide support to global, regional and local needs regarding various suppliers.
You ensure various suppliers' optimal performance in terms of cost, availability, delivery, quality, reliability, etc.
You ensure various suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).
You manage the contract/relationship with various suppliers, leveraging on their capabilities, uncovering and realizing maximum value, and reducing the risk of failure.
You map our business needs, and collaboratively develop and implement sourcing strategies, way-of-working and relationships towards various suppliers, ensuring procurement decisions support needs of key users and stakeholders.
You prioritize and ensure that the sourcing tasks are performed in a timely manner.
You are proactive, self-motivated and driven, with strong analytical skills.
You act as problem solver, as process leader for continued sourcing process improvement, while effectively manage stakeholders, both internal and external, by building strong team relationships, trust, driving results and promoting cost effective and value-added solutions. Your negotiation skills are well-honed.
Your Profile
Minimum required education:
A degree or equivalent, in business, engineering, or supply chain discipline.
Minimum years of experience:
3 years’ experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Environment.
3 years’ experience in Mechanical Components e.g. engines, and/or hydraulics.
Other
Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing expertise.
Suppliers accounts management experience.
Ability to travel regionally and globally if required (~20%).
Advanced level of Excel and Data Analysis skills.
SAP 4 Hana experience
Knowledge or exposure in developing Power BI reporting
Have worked in complex matrix organization
How to apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers
Applications close: 8 May 2025
Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.
Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, consider your application as unsuccessful. We however thank you for your interest in our company. In line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.
We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.