Global Sourcing Director: Strategy & Innovation

Sandvik AB; Svedala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy, partnerships, and innovation for efficient, sustainable, and high-quality supply across the division. You report to the VP Global Operations and inspire sourcing managers and specialists across multiple regions.

You will drive negotiations, supplier relationships, and data-driven improvements while guiding a distributed team to deliver value and resilience. Hybrid work arrangement at the Svedala site.

Qualifications

• Lead sourcing strategy and ensure alignment with divisional goals.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage performance.
• Drive cost efficiency and improve sourcing processes across the division.
• Lead, coach and develop a global sourcing team across regions.
• Navigate risk and ensure ethical standards in sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy that ensures quality, availability, and competitive pricing.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance and development.
• Drive Quality and Performance improvements throughout the supplier base using data and standard tools.
• Lead negotiations and oversee contracts to secure favourable terms.
• Drive cost efficiency and optimize sourcing processes across the division.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sandvik AB is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy, partnerships, and innovation for efficient, sustainable, and high-quality supply across the division. You report to the VP Global Operations and inspire sourcing managers and specialists across multiple regions.

You will drive negotiations, supplier relationships, and data-driven improvements while guiding a distributed team to deliver value and resilience. Hybrid work arrangement at the Svedala site.