Sourcing Specialist

Sandvik Group; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech engineering company in Seremban seeks a Sourcing Specialist to drive supplier relationships and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the heavy machinery sector, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP systems. This role offers a dynamic international business environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in heavy machinery assembly or manufacturing industry.
• Expert in supplier negotiations and sourcing development.
• Familiarity with LMW setup is preferred.
• Experience with battery technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost and quality.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Analyze market trends for strategic sourcing decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Create strategic sourcing plans to optimize supply base.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Market analysis

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

ARIBA systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a proactive sourcing professional eager to grow your career in a high-tech engineering company with Swedish roots? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you.

We are seeking a supplier friendly and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our newly established heavy machinery assembly facility in Seremban – Sendayan Techvalley, supporting underground load and haul equipment.

About the Division

The Load & Haul Division, the home of Sandvik loaders and trucks for underground mining business. Here we are safer, stronger, and smarter, as we like to say it. We have been the market leader in accelerating diesel and battery-electric equipment development, with sharpened priorities. We work in close co-operation with the sales areas within the Sandvik Mining Business Area, to provide the best possible service for our customers. Load & Haul home based in Turku, Finland. Additionally, we have operations in Camarillo, USA | Changzhou, China | Khomanani, South Africa as well in Seremban, Malaysia.

Do we share the same goals?

In this position, your primary includes conducting market research, negotiating contracts, building supplier relationships, and developing strategic sourcing plans to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality, impacting company's profitability and supply chain efficiency. Supplier base will Country or Regional. Actively communicate and collaborate with suppliers and internal Sandvik stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification: research and identify potential suppliers for raw materials, components, or services, or identifying qualified candidates for job openings.
• Evaluation & Selection: assess suppliers based on factors like cost, quality, reliability, and suitability to meet organizational needs.
• Negotiation: communicate effectively with suppliers or service contracts to secure favourable terms and pricing, which is crucial for cost-effectiveness.
• Market Analysis: analyse market trends and collect data for strategic sourcing decisions.
• Relationship Management: develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with chosen suppliers.
• Strategic Planning: develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize the entire supply base.

Your Profile – What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy machinery assembly or manufacturing industry
• Expert of supplier negotiations, sourcing development, and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills
• Familiarity with LMW setup, SAP S/4 Hana, and ARIBA systems
• Experience with battery technology is a plus

What’s in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we embrace our Core Values of Winning Together, Curiosity, Responsibility and Customer Focus by providing an equal opportunity, drug-free employment, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.

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We believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Job ID: R0083725. Submit your application by October 15, 2025. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait! Read about Sandvik and apply at https://www.home.sandvik/en/careers/ .

About us

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for mining, machining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 123 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

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