Our Company and Culture 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 150 countries 

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To achieve this, we always act in line with our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing consideration for the environment and the communities in which we operate. The safety and well-being of our employees and the environment are our core values. Finally, we care about others and build relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust. 

At Sandvik, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

The role 

The Strategic Procurement Project Specialist will lead and manage cross functional Category Teams. Develop category strategies. Lead and participate in Sourcing Projects/Cases. Establish contracts. Manage Relationships with Suppliers and key stakeholders. Identify, research, evaluate and select suppliers within a category.

Areas of responsibility 

• Support and coordinate the end-to-end management of identified Indirect Procurement projects to support Sandvik businesses, stakeholders and required outcomes. 

• Adhere to all Sandvik and EHS policies and procedures. 

• Adhere to Sandvik Procurement policy and approval process. 

• Apply the use of supplier contracts where implemented. 

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of all Indirect Procurement Tools and Processes 

• Build effective and sustainable relationships with internal and business clients, Procurement Managers and Suppliers 

• Process daily purchase order requirements to meet Sandvik business needs. 

• Ensure continuity of supply and that supplier performance is achieved in terms of cost, quality and delivery. 

• Development of relevant knowledge in relation to supply markets, opportunities, and risk. 

• Seek out opportunities to lower the total cost of ownership of materials, equipment and services. 

• Ensure compliance/comply with internal and external policies, guidelines, regulations and laws. 

• Implement and follow-up country sourcing plans. 

• Onboarding (evaluation and approval) of suppliers. 

• Create contracts related to own managed sourcing projects and activities and implement contracts within area of responsibility. 

• Identify and implement process improvements for business growth. 

• Secure professional Category reporting in the region and to the global function. 

• Support the category Pre-Studies in the region; from the documentation of the business and its requirements, to the 

• Selection process for the design works till the completion of the Investment Approval documents. 

• Support business representative in developing the business case and the required material for (SAB Board) approval. 

Your profile 

You will have demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in a target driven setting with great attention to detail.  You will be familiar with Sandvik’s product offering and experience with working in a fast-paced environment.  

To perform well in this role, you will be a strong communicator, display demonstrated customer relationship building along with a high level of initiative and be able to work autonomously. 

Your interpersonal skills will be highly developed including the ability to negotiate with customers; additionally, you will have a good level of computer literacy and the ability to research and document data collection sets.  You will also require a high level of time management and organisational skills 

Agencies need not apply. 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. 

What we offer 

• A rewarding career with diverse opportunities 

• Flexibility to work from home 

• An Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options 

• 13% Superannuation on top of all earnings 

• Company Performance Bonus scheme 

• Length of Service Recognition program 

• Company funded paid parental leave 

• Training and development opportunities 

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website. 

Talent Acquisition Specialist 
Alex Buckland- alex.buckland_c@sandvik.com