Regional Strategic Purchaser

Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC is looking for a

Regional Strategic Purchaser - US

At Sandvik Coromant, we encourage new ideas, provide you with opportunities for development, and are always looking for talented people who would like to extend their potential. We leverage our shared passion, diversity, and cooperative spirit to shape the future of our industry - as well as the path of your career.

We're now looking for someone to join our Sandvik Coromant Procurement team - joining us in this position you get to work in close collaboration with internal customers and stakeholders, as well as external suppliers. We believe in a healthy, team-spirited working environment where both personal and innovative development co-exist.

Do you share our approach? Then please keep reading!

Your mission

In this role, you will support/develop Indirect spend categories in an industrial manufacturing environment. You play a significant part in establishing and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers. In addition, you lead, prepare, propose and participate in sourcing projects and cases which includes supplier selection and creation of contracts.

You report to the Sandvik Coromant Procurement Americas group and work closely with cross-functional teams. This necessitates strong communication skills and stakeholder management within our business as well as across production and sales units.

The right candidate can work hybrid from home (1 day) and office (4 days) at Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC. This is a salaried, exempt position with domestic travel included as part of the job (currently approximately 10%).

Your profile

We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or relevant field of study or equivalent (5+ years) practical experience working in a similar role. You're a proven, skillful negotiator with strategic sourcing experience across multiple categories.

Preferably, you also have experience in project management. We find it highly beneficial if you have CPSM certification or equivalent diploma.

You're an outgoing person with an analytical and strategic approach. Building relationships are key to success and through communication you build and strengthen those internal and external connections. Complementing this is your drive for results and your willingness to adapt in an ever-changing business setting.

Our culture

Innovation is in our DNA and we're proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results.

Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global organization. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

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

Send your application no later than June 1, 2024. Please visit Careers (home.sandvik) and apply to the Regional Strategic Purchaser position, Job Requisition ID# R0066554.

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 at hrsupport.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.