Tactical Buyer

Buffalo Tungsten Inc.; Heatherbrae, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Salary sacrifice options

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Performance-based bonuses

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Tactical Buyer to deliver efficient procurement support across our operations. The role focuses on accurate processing of purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and transactional activities to align with our indirect purchasing strategy.

You will contribute to supplier relationships, track contract renewals, and ensure compliance with company policies while maintaining data integrity across procurement platforms.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement) or tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier onboarding processes, including Trade Express screening, Proxora ABC checks, and document collection to ensure compliance.
• Assist with procurement activities across Sandvik’s Procure-to-Pay platforms, including spend plan data, supplier setup, marketplace and Punch-out optimisation.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, support vendor master cleanup and deactivation, and manage employee details within the telecommunications portal.
• Support supplier contract administration, including monitoring contract end dates, updating price files, and storing documentation in SRM.
• Investigate and resolve supplier account holds or invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and stakeholder follow-up.
• Process and finalise free-text purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and commercial value in line with Sandvik’s Procurement Policy.
• Participate in supplier meetings, providing insights to enhance supplier relationships and contribute to Sandvik’s strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement processes

Purchase orders management

Supplier onboarding

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement)

Tools

Basware

Aurora

Job description

Sandvik Mining | Location: Perth I WA, Heatherbrae I NSW, Milton I QLD

Job Type : Full Time

About the Opportunity

The Tactical Buyer is responsible for delivering efficient and compliant procurement support across Sandvik Mining. This role focuses on the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and transactional activities, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and alignment with our broader Indirect Purchasing strategy. Working as part of the Operations Team, the Tactical Buyer helps maintain continuity of supply, supports supplier relationships and contract renewals, and contributes to commercial discussions while ensuring compliance with company policies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier onboarding processes, including Trade Express screening, Proxora ABC checks, and document collection to ensure compliance.
• Assist with procurement activities across Sandvik’s Procure-to-Pay platforms, including spend plan data, supplier setup, marketplace and Punch‑out optimisation.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, support vendor master cleanup and deactivation, and manage employee details within the telecommunications portal.
• Support supplier contract administration, including monitoring contract end dates, updating price files, and storing documentation in SRM.
• Investigate and resolve supplier account holds or invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and stakeholder follow‑up.
• Process and finalise free‑text purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and commercial value in line with Sandvik’s Procurement Policy.
• Participate in supplier meetings, providing insights to enhance supplier relationships and contribute to Sandvik’s strategic procurement initiatives.

About you

You hold a Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement) or a tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management. With 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations - ideally within indirect categories-you bring a strong understanding of procurement processes and systems such as Basware, Aurora, or similar. You have proven ability to manage purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and compliance checks with accuracy and attention to detail. Skilled in numerical analysis, reporting, and data handling, you are highly organised, self‑motivated, and thrive in a target‑driven environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build positive working relationships with stakeholders, while your proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems supports your ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations.

Agencies need not apply.

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
• 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’s 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 i