Expert in International Mining & Raw Material Intelligence & Compliance

Sandvik; Sankt Martin im Sulmtal; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sandvik in Austria is seeking a senior professional to develop mining intelligence and responsible sourcing practices. You will assess mining operations and sourcing opportunities, support risk analyses, and collaborate with suppliers, partners and industry bodies across international markets.

The role includes hybrid work from an Austrian site with potential European placements and international travel for mining visits.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in mining, geology, geoscience or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in the mining industry.
• Background combines raw material sourcing, responsible supply chains and international evaluation.

Aufgaben

• Support secure and diversified access to primary raw materials.
• Drive responsible sourcing principles, standards and processes.
• Evaluate mining operations, deposits, projects and sourcing opportunities, including site visits.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on mining, quality, traceability and compliance.
• Use data and structured analysis to support risk assessments, reporting and decision-making.
• Represent the company in relevant industry networks and forums.

Kenntnisse

Mining expertise

Raw material sourcing

Sustainable supply chains

Data analysis

English communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in mining/geology/geoscience

Jobbeschreibung

About Your Job

In this position, you develop mining intelligence, responsible sourcing practices and raw material risk assessments. Your work directly supports supply security, market access and well-informed business decisions through international collaboration with suppliers, partners and industry bodies.

Job Responsibilities

• Support secure and diversified access to primary raw materials.
• Drive and further develop responsible sourcing principles, standards and processes.
• Evaluate mining operations, deposits, projects and sourcing opportunities, including site visits.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on mining, quality, traceability and compliance.
• Use data and structured analysis to support risk assessments, reporting and decision-making.
• Represent the company in relevant industry networks and forums.

Location and flexibility

The preferred location is at one of our sites in Austria, with hybrid work arrangements. Another location in Europe may be considered.

International travel is part of the position; this includes visits to mining operations in remote locations.

Your profile

You have a master's degree in mining, geology, geoscience or a related field, together with extensive hands-on experience from the mining industry. Your background combines raw material sourcing, responsible supply chains and the evaluation of mining operations or sourcing opportunities across international markets.

Your background includes

• Deep expertise in mining, raw material sourcing and responsible supply chains.
• Extensive experience evaluating mining operations, projects, deposits or sourcing opportunities.
• An understanding of the commercial, technical, geopolitical and sustainability factors affecting raw material supply chains.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations.
• Professional English communication skills, both written and spoken.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience in responsible sourcing, ESG, compliance or supply chain governance.
• Knowledge of European critical law material regulations.
• Experience conducting audits or mine assessments.
• Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, AI-supported analysis or digital mining intelligence tools.German language skills in professional settings.

To succeed, you communicate clearly across disciplines, organizational levels and cultures. You build trusted stakeholder relationships, adapt confidently to settings ranging from large mining operations to smaller remote rural artisanal mining sites, and explain complex technical and compliance topics in an accessible way. High integrity, sound professional judgment and strong writing and presentation skills complete your profile.

Our culture

Our role is clear - through every action, every day, we make the shift and advance the world through engineering. 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 options. Are you intrigued? Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Hans-Jürgen Handler, hiring manager, [phone].

Business area Machining is a global leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting, as well as metal powder. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 44 billion with about 18,700 employees.