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Indirect Procurement Specialist
Sandvik Mining | Location:Open to candidates based in Brisbane or Perth (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
Join Sandvik Mining as a Procurement Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across our indirect procurement function. In this dynamic position, you’ll ensure the seamless execution of procurement activities. From purchase order processing and supplier onboarding to supporting commercial negotiations and supplier relationships. Working within a collaborative Operations Team, you’ll help maintain continuity of supply, uphold compliance standards, and contribute to shaping our broader procurement strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially savvy professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder partnerships and making a tangible impact in a global organisation, with occasional travel to support business needs.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding, ensuring all compliance and governance checks are completed accurately
Optimise procurement workflows using Sandvik’s Procure-to-Pay platforms, including spend plans and supplier setup
Manage and maintain key procurement systems such as Citibank, Ecovadis, and Basware
Maintain accurate supplier databases, including vendor master data cleansing and deactivation activities
Support and contribute to supplier contract negotiations, ensuring all documentation is captured within SRM
Independently manage contract negotiations with transactional suppliers to drive value and efficiency
Investigate and resolve supplier account holds and invoice discrepancies through root-cause analysis
Process and finalise purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement standards
Monitor and enforce supplier compliance in line with Sandvik’s procurement policies and strategic objectives
Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders, leading or supporting meetings and providing actionable insights
About you
You are a driven procurement professional with a Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement) or a tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, backed by 5+ years of experience across procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operation (ideally within indirect categories). You bring strong hands-on expertise across the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, with proven capability in managing purchase orders and requisitions, conducting supplier onboarding and compliance checks, collating and analysing RFQ responses, and working with procurement systems such as Basware, Aurora, or similar. You will have intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
With sharp commercial acumen and exceptional attention to detail, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, efficiency, and compliance are critical. You are a confident communicator and natural relationship builder, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders while working both autonomously and as part of a team. Passionate about delivering value, you continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and strengthen procurement outcomes.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
What we offer
A competitive remuneration package
Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition
Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral programs
Performance‑based bonus incentives
Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance
Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.
Who we are
Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.
Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.
We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.
For more information about this position at Sandvik, please visit the Sandvik careers page or contact Amy Conroy at amy.conroy_c@sandvik.com
Applications close: 19th June 2026 or prior if ideal candidate selected.
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