Operations Buyer (Purchasing)

About us

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a leading supplier of solutions for the mining and construction industry.  With passion, expertise and an innovative mindset, we provide our global customers with the best overall experience, and our technologies help enable the sustainable mine of the future.  In 2023, sales were approximately 66 billion SEK wiht about 17,000 employees.  Want to take part in transforming the global mining and construction industries?  Welcome to our world!

Our Company and Culture

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 recognize 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, issue, and follow up on purchase orders in line with agreed purchasing processes and approval requirements.
• Monitor supplier order acknowledgements, delivery dates, overdue orders, and open purchase order reports to support timely supply of aftermarket spares.
• Communicate with suppliers on order status, delivery priorities, shortages, pricing queries, and basic documentation requirements.
• Support planners, customer service, warehouse, and technical teams by providing clear updates on part availability, expected delivery dates, and supply risks.
• Assist in expediting critical orders and escalating supply issues where delivery performance may impact customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, including order confirmations, supplier lead times, delivery updates and supplier contact details.
• Support supplier performance tracking, including delivery accuracy & leadtime accuracy.
• Help identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, reduce administrative delays, and improve communication across the supply chain.
• Ensure purchasing activities are carried out in line with company policies, ethical standards, and internal controls.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up consistently.
• Good communication skills, with confidence to engage professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with part numbers, purchase orders, prices, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Basic commercial awareness and an interest in purchasing, supply chain, and supplier management.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify risks early and escalate appropriately.
• Comfortable working with data, reports, spreadsheets, and business systems.
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn from experienced team members and contribute to team objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, customer service, logistics, planning, or administration is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in an aftermarket, spare parts, manufacturing, engineering, distribution, or service environment would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and general business systems.
• Experience using an ERP or purchasing system is beneficial.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of follow-up actions.
• Curious and eager to develop a career in purchasing and supply chain.
• Customer-focused, with an understanding that part availability directly affects service delivery.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced aftermarket environment.

Development Opportunities

This role provides a strong foundation for a career in purchasing and supply chain. Over time, the Purchasing Associate will have the opportunity to develop skills in supplier management, negotiation, data analysis, inventory planning and sourcing.

What can you expect from us?

Are you looking for a varied task and enjoy working independently in a team and solving challenges cooperatively? Then you've come to the right place! We offer a secure job, above-average salary in a company bound by collective bargaining agreements, a family-friendly corporate culture and attractive further training opportunities through the company's own academy and LinkedIn Learning. Extensive induction with support from experienced colleagues as well as constant on-the-job training round off our profile. In addition, we offer you company social benefits, such as a company pension scheme, health promotion programs and corporate benefits.

Become a part of our team and apply today.