Sales and product service

Procurement Officer

Sandvik Mining and Construction DRC is a Sales Unit based in Lubumbashi, within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, a Business Area, a leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and support for the mining industry. We also provide solutions and knowledge in a wide range of applications such as rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying.

We operate sustainably and responsibly. To achieve this, we always act following our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing respect for the environment and the communities in which we operate.

1. Purpose of the Role

The Procurement Officer is responsible for executing purchasing activities in alignment with Sandvik’s global procurement policies. The role ensures timely sourcing of goods and services, cost optimisation, supplier performance management, and compliance with safety, ethical, and sustainability standards. The position supports operations by maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost‑effective supply for production and service activities.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Procurement & Purchasing Operations

Execute end‑to‑end procurement processes, including requisition review, sourcing, negotiation, purchase order creation, and order tracking.
Source materials, spare parts, consumables, and services required for mining equipment maintenance and operational activities.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems.
Maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with the warehouse and planning teams.
Monitor and expedite outstanding orders to avoid stockouts or operational delays.

B. Supplier Management

Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers in accordance with Sandvik’s supplier compliance requirements.
Negotiate prices, delivery terms, and contractual conditions to achieve best value.
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Maintain a persistent drive to improve supplier relationships and secure long‑term, reliable supply partnerships.

C. Compliance & Governance

Enforce adherence to Sandvik’s Code of Conduct, procurement policies, ethical sourcing guidelines, and HSE standards.
Ensure all procurement files, contracts, and documentation comply with audit, finance, and ISO requirements.
Contribute to risk mitigation by identifying supply chain vulnerabilities and proposing preventive measures.

D. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

Identify cost‑saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, improved negotiation, and supplier consolidation.
Participate in procurement improvement projects, including digitalisation, automation, and process optimisation.
Conduct market analysis to maintain awareness of pricing trends and new supplier opportunities.

E. Internal Collaboration

Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Finance, Warehouse, SHEQ, and Global Procurement teams.
Support end‑users with procurement planning and specification reviews.
Provide regular procurement status updates and reports to management.

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in mining, heavy industry, or manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of international and local procurement regulations.
Experience using SAP, ERP, or similar procurement systems.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Teams, Word).

4. Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong procurement and negotiation skills
Contract management and supplier assessment
Understanding of mining equipment, parts, and technical specifications (advantageous)
Familiarity with Incoterms and logistics processes

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Results‑driven with close attention to detail
Ethical, reliable, and committed to confidentiality
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment

A glimpse of our culture

Sandvik is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to recruit, retain and develop staff from all sectors of the community and will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

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. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Want to be part of our organisation?

If you are committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in safety, we encourage you to apply online at www.home.sandvik/careers by no later than 10 April 2026. Job Req. ID # R0087566

Contact

Human Resources: +243973731776

Deadline: 10 April 2026

Job ID: R0087566

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any applicant who does not hear from us by the end of May 2026 should consider his/her application as unsuccessful.

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