Operations Manager - Rock Tools

Operations Manager – Rock Tools – Perth, WA

The role

We are seeking a dynamic Operations Manager – Rock Tools to lead our Contract Operations team in Western Australia. In this role, you will oversee contract management, financial targets, KPIs, and customer relationships, ensuring high service levels that showcase the value of Sandvik’s products and services. Safety, efficiency, and collaboration with key business units will be central to your success.

This is a full-time position, but Sandvik values flexible working arrangements, including remote work options and flexible start/finish times.

Please note: this role will require travel to customer mine sites and occasional interstate / international travel.

Areas of responsibility

1. Lead the Contract Operations team to ensure effective contract management and controls.
2. Oversee all purchasing processes within Contract Operations, ensuring compliance with Sandvik’s Procurement Policy & Standards.
3. Support Rock Tools Business Improvement by analyzing and enhancing contract management and administration processes.
4. Collaborate with Business Improvement Manager, Sales Support & Development, EHS Manager, and Sales Manager on contract tenders and implementation.
5. Work closely with the Rock Tools Product & Applications team to ensure optimal product selection, technical support, product trials, training, and warranty management.
6. Partner with the Rock Tools EHS Manager to drive EHS initiatives, training, and customer-specific compliance requirements.
7. Represent the company in customer review meetings, delivering presentations and insights as needed.

Your profile

1. Strong knowledge of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.
2. Experience in contract management, continuous improvement, or customer relationship management.
3. Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders to drive results.
4. Strong problem-solving skills with a creative approach to challenges.
5. A strong communicator and strategic planner with excellent business analysis skills.
6. High attention to detail with a strong understanding of end-to-end business processes.
7. Experience in the mining, construction, or engineering industries is highly desirable.
8. Previous leadership experience managing high-performing teams is advantageous.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI is desirable.

What we offer

Join us for an exciting career with endless opportunities! Our company offers a variety of benefits that will make you eager to start your next adventure.

Take advantage of our Employee Benefits Program which includes options for salary sacrifice. You'll also receive a superannuation contribution of 13% on top of your earnings, giving you added peace of mind for your future.

As a part of our team, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus, recognizing your hard work and dedication to the company's success. Plus, our Length of Service Recognition program highlights our commitment to our employees and rewards their loyalty.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide paid parental leave to support our employees and their families. Our company also offers training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and reach your career goals.

Our Company and Culture

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a globally recognized leader in supplying equipment, tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. As a business area within the Sandvik Group, we are proud to employ approximately 44,000 people across more than 150 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

We recognize that our strength lies in diversity, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, fairness, and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

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Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with about 45,000 employees with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and safety.

Our operations are based on unique expertise in materials technology, extensive knowledge about industrial processes and close customer cooperation. This combination, coupled with continuous investments in research and development (R&D), has enabled us to achieve world-leading positions in the following areas:

• Tools and tooling systems for industrial metal cutting
• Equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries
• Advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating

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