Sourcing

Sourcing Manager

Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology in Alachua, FL, is looking for a Sourcing Manager.

Are you a Sourcing Manager who wants to develop your career in the field of mining? If you have Sourcing Manager experience in the mining industry and a background in heavy equipment, drilling and blasting, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology wants to speak with you!

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, services, and technical solutions for the mining industry. The product offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling, and materials handling.

Key performance areas

As the Sourcing Manager of the Rotary Drill Division's Alachua operation, you will be responsible for the sourcing activity of the Rotary Drill Division. The Sourcing Manager will be able to appraise and improve the sourcing activities by analyzing and calculating procurement costs and suggesting methods to decrease expenditure and lead times and improve quality at the source initiatives. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize material lead-time, production efficiencies, quality, and cost during the design and proto-type process of new equipment, as well as materials required for the manufacturing of existing production models.

Additionally, the Sourcing Manager will:

Sourcing Manager

Conducting research and analyzing the supply marketplace, maintaining a working knowledge of business trends, including industry issues, cost drivers, global pricing, market conditions, and economic indicators.
Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking across the market and between other Sandvik product areas and business units.
Identify new and/or alternate sources of supply.
Negotiate best price, quality, service levels, and delivery terms for purchased parts and materials.
Rationalize and reduce the number of vendors and suppliers.
Conduct regular supplier business reviews with strategic suppliers that include supplier performance reviews, technology roadmaps, business growth strategies and supply market changes.
Identifying risks and applying risk mitigating techniques.
Managing cross-functional teams between R&D and Supply Chain.

Your profile

You possess 3 years’ experience in purchasing activities in assembly process environment. Supervisory experience is seen for the benefit. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics, or business administration.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at https://intranet.sandvik.com/employmentcareer/careerandvacancies/job_opportunities/Pages/default.aspx to the Sourcing Manager position, Job Req. ID # R0073249.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources.

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