Sourcing Specialist

Job title:

Sourcing Specialist

Company

Sandvik

Job description

Within our Parts & Services Division (part of Business Area Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions), our mission is to keep our equipment running at its full potential. We are responsible for the aftermarket business worldwide, developing tailored offerings and services to support our customers throughout the equipment lifecycle and deliver competitive and consistent service for Sandvik equipment. Our customer base ranges from large multinational mining and infrastructure companies and contractors to small and medium-sized enterprises, all of whom rely on our equipment.We are now looking for a Sourcing Specialist to our aftermarket sourcing team in Tampere, Finland. The Sourcing Specialist will evaluate and negotiate with external suppliers for the purchase of parts and components across multiple categories, ensuring optimal procurement decisions aligned with global directives and governance models.Through exposure to different procurement policies and performance indicators, you help drive continuous improvement in supplier management and business outcomes. Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you work closely with peers and stakeholders to achieve impactful results.Main responsibilitiesDevelop and manage suppliers in Europe, ensuring key stakeholders’ involvement in the determination of requirements, specifications, selection criteria, review of proposals, negotiations and suppliers’ relationship management.Negotiate contracts and provide support to global, regional and local needs in regard to various suppliers.Ensure various suppliers’ optimal performance in terms of cost, availability, delivery, quality, reliability etc.Ensure various suppliers’ adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).Manage contract/relationship with various suppliers, leveraging on their capabilities, uncovering and realizing maximum value, and reducing the risk of failure.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.Prioritize and ensure that the sourcing tasks are performed in a timely manner.Your profileYou are a proactive, self-motivated professional with strong social and analytical skills, and a results-driven mindset. You are able to build solid stakeholder relationships, drive results and promote cost effective and value-added solutions. You bring expertise in negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier account management.You hold a degree or equivalent in business, engineering or supply chain. You are fluent both in Finnish and English. You have professional skills in Excel and data analysis, preferably with experience in SAP 4 Hana and exposure to developing Power BI reporting. Additionally, you are flexible to travel (~20%), supporting business needs.What’s in it for you?We offer you versatile and interesting tasks in an international business environment, as well as the opportunity to develop your own professional skills and career. In addition, we offer good employee benefits and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. We have a hybrid office/home working environment. At Sandvik we believe that the diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will contribute to successes for our employees, our company and therefore also our customers.Contact informationFor further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager: Tiia Sjöstedt, Regional Sourcing Manager, tel. +358 50 4109850, email: tiia.sjostedt@sandvik.comFor more information about the recruitment process, please contact: HR Services Finland, tel. 4444 or +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays between 9-11 and 13-15 EEST).How to applySend your application and CV including your salary expectation at no later than Sunday June 15th, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. When applying, please make sure to also attach your cover letter when asked to upload your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.Job ID: R0079064About the companySandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, revenues were approximately 63,600 MSEK with about 17,300 employees.Visit our , , to get to know us better.We have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use, and respectfully decline any additional contacts.

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Location

Tampere, Pirkanmaa

Job date

Tue, 20 May 2025 22:36:37 GMT

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