About the role
Sandvik Mining has an opportunity for a Sourcing Spec ialis t
i n its Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua,
Florida
USA.
Be part of driving innovation in mining solutions, with opportunities for career growth and professional development, in a global engineering company with over 41,000 team members worldwide.
We're
recognized among Forbes' Top 100 Global Employers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Sourcing Specialist
- to lead sourcing strategies across multiple direct categories. This role will focus on
- Strategic supplier management,
- optimizing
- cost, ensuring compliance, and driving supplier performance for critical
- categories
- such as
Hydraulics, Power Group (engines, transmissions), and Drive Systems
- ,
- mechanical
- and other
d
irect spend categories.
This is an in-person role, located at our site in Alachua, Florida.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Direct Material categories—Hydraulics, Power Group (engines, transmissions), and Drive Systems—ensuring competitiveness, supply resilience, and business alignment
- Ensure various suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).
Conduct market analysis and
- identify
- cost-saving opportunities across all indirect categories.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and compliance with sustainability and safety standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR) to align sourcing strategies with business
- objectives .
Identify
- emerging technology and/or sources to proactively reduce total costs while
- optimizing
- business performance (Total Cost of Ownership, Inventory Management, Capacity Analysis, Risk Mitigation).
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or
- similar
- discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in
- D irect
- material
- sourcing or procurement.
- External candidates must have the ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without employer sponsorship
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage contracts, even those involving complex agreements.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as anti-bribery measures, trade compliance,
IMS
and procurement policies.
Up-to-date awareness of supplier capabilities and market trends to guide sourcing choices
.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
.
Strong analytical skills used for cost assessments and
identifying
potential savings.
Function independently and produce results that meet standards of quality, timeliness, and acceptability with minimal supervision and general direction.
Solid working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and
expertise
in MS Office applications.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaborating across different departments.
Skilled in resolving supplier challenges and minimizing risks
Experience with Indirect materials and services is a plus.
How to Apply
Submit your application via
https:// www.home.sandvik/en/careers/ .
Sandvik is an
equal-opportunity
employer . We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For
assistance , contact hrsupport.us@Sandvik.com.
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