Sourcing

Sourcing Manager- M2

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to provide robust and permanent service delivery to the Divisions and Sales Area to ensure effective, efficient, compliant and sustainable management of the Sourcing and Supply Chain function in Southern Africa or, should the need arise, other parts of the globe where the Divisions operate.

Key Performance Areas:

Core Responsibilities and Focus Areas:

Responsible for Sourcing for all Indirect Procurement Categories, Production Unit Requirements, Workshop Centre Requirements and Sales Area procurement support for Southern Africa
Ensure that Indirect and Direct spend in the assigned Sourcing Region with external suppliers within scope of responsibility adds best possible value to Sandvik Mining business.
Support delivery of Southern Africa Sales Area goals and objectives aligned to Sourcing KPIs

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Manage the procurement of both indirect and direct components and services, ensuring alignment with Sandvik’s global and regional sourcing strategies
Act as a key member of the Regional Sourcing team, collaborating with all Regional functions and divisional stakeholders to drive sourcing projects, business needs and opportunities.
Participate as a decentralized Member of Sandvik Mining’s Procurement Network
Lead and Manage Regional Indirect Procurement Team (direct reports)

Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

Develop and implement ESG strategies in sourcing, ensuring supplier compliance with Sandvik’s sustainability standards and local legislation (e.g., BBBEE, environmental and social responsibility)
Lead supplier development and risk management processes, including regular audits and compliance checks (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000)

Sourcing Execution, Transformation & Localization

Drive transformation initiatives, including Preferential Procurement and Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD), to maximize BBBEE scorecard results and promote local supplier development.
Ensure continuous improvement in sourcing is sustained to use the best available suppliers in the region and build multiple sources in alignment with Responsible Sourcing guidelines.
Evaluation, qualification, selection, contracts and management of Regional suppliers in accordance with the Sandvik Supplier Code of Conduct
Sourcing participation in engineering, new product development and localization projects in the region
Efficient use of common sourcing BA processes and tools in developing Sourcing Capabilities
Ensuring Sourcing organisation adheres to Sandvik policies and guidelines
Reporting of sourcing Region KPI´s, activities and results
Managing regional sourcing organisation should the need arise
Ensure Sourcing Organisation has sufficient and competent sourcing resources where needed
Resource allocations and priorisation of projects and actions when needed
Develop Internal Sourcing Team technical skills by means of effective performance agreements, reviews & appraisals, develop succession plans and implementation of training and development plans.

Your Profile

Completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree (minimum requirement)
Postgraduate Qualification (advantageous)
Solid experience (7-10 years) with management experience in global sourcing, supplier selection and supplier approval, as well as supply chain management at highest level (Global OEM exposure advantageous)
Strong Experience in Global ERP (SAP S4/Hana), Supplier Relationship Management Tools (eg. Ariba); Business Intelligence and Reporting
CIPS / SAPICS accreditation (advantageous)
Solid experience in sustainable supplier management, supplier evaluation and supplier performance management (experience in ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and SA 8000)
Experience and deep knowledge of sourcing/supply chain procedures and principles
Knowledge of local legislation pertaining to BBBEE and deep understanding of Preferential Procurement
Advanced Project Management skills
High integrity
Superior communication skills
Fluent verbal and written language skills in English, other languages (for example Swedish, Finnish, Mandarin or Spanish, advantageous)

Notice Period

Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 20 January 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.

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