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Sourcing Specialist

Location : Gaborone

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, services, support, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry. Our operations and organizations span the globe. We're passionate about innovation and advanced technologies, and we strive to deliver the best possible experience to our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that demands commitment—and as an industry leader, we pursue excellence in everything we do. We offer a diverse range of opportunities through our businesses and cross-border networks, enabling you to explore your potential and thrive.

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and results-oriented individual to join our team as Sourcing Specialist.

The role reports to the Territory Manager and is based in our offices in Gaborone, Botswana, overseeing Sourcing functions throughout the country.

The Role

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will operate and administer procurement functions, Vendor management, Contract management and supplier relationship management to meet key performance objectives.

Purpose

You strengthen Sandvik’s competitive position by improving supply chain value, proactively supporting Sourcing Regional Team.
You map, benchmark, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, select external suppliers for the purchase parts and components within multiple categories.
You are taught and exposed on different procurement policies and procedures; you support the Team in different steps throughout the entire acquisition process, including strategic and operational purchasing, in alignment with global directives and governance models defined by Sandvik Group, Business Area and Division
You are taught and follow performance indicators on regional suppliers, enabling the Division to continuously improve results and deliver value to the business.
You collaborate with peers, as well as to stakeholders, taking the responsibility for the overall outcomes on your tasks.
You are an active member of P&S Sourcing Team and will collaborate with other parts of the

Key Responsibilities:

You develop and manage multiple and simultaneous suppliers in the region, ensuring key stakeholders' involvement in the determination of requirements, specifications, selection criteria, review of proposals, negotiations and suppliers’ relationship management.
You negotiate contracts and provide support to global, regional and local needs regarding various suppliers.
You ensure various suppliers' optimal performance in terms of cost, availability, delivery, quality, reliability, etc.
You ensure various suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).
You manage the contract/relationship with various suppliers, leveraging on their capabilities, uncovering and realizing maximum value, and reducing the risk of failure.
You map our business needs, and collaboratively develop and implement sourcing strategies, way-of-working and relationships towards various suppliers, ensuring procurement decisions support needs of key users and stakeholders.
You prioritize and ensure that the sourcing tasks are performed in a timely manner.
You are proactive, self-motivated and driven, with strong analytical skills.
You act as problem solver, as process leader for continued sourcing process improvement, while effectively manage stakeholders, both internal and external, by building strong team relationships, trust, driving results and promoting cost effective and value-added solutions.
Your negotiation skills are well-honed.

Your profile

Degree/ Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Industrial Engineering/ CIPS or equivalent qualification or supply chain discipline.
A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a warehousing/distribution.
MS office skills – intermediate level
Prior exposure to ERP, WMS, TMS and EHS management systems (experience with Aurora and DI is beneficial)
Experience with flexible shift work & rosters
Mining Experience an added advantage
3 years’ experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Environment.
3 years’ experience in Mechanical Components e.g. engines, and/or hydraulics.

Other

Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing expertise.
Suppliers accounts management experience.
Ability to travel regionally and globally if required (~20%).
Advanced level of Excel and Data Analysis skills.
SAP 4 Hana experience
Knowledge or exposure in developing Power BI reporting
Have worked in complex matrix organization

How to apply

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

where you will get more detail on the role and key effectiveness areas.

CLOSING DATE for applications: 26 August 2025

Applicants who do not meet the Minimum Qualifications clearly outlined above will not be acknowledged. Only persons meeting all the requirements will be considered and then short listed. Only those on the short list will be contacted accordingly.

Sandvik's recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payments to the organization or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.

Sandvik is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. 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.

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