Sourcing Manager

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

Are you ready to shape how global sourcing creates value across an entire division?As Sourcing Director, you lead the strategy, partnerships, and innovation that ensure efficient, sustainable, and high-quality supply across our operations.

Why Sandvik?

At Sandvik, we work together to drive progress through innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. You’re part of a global environment where your impact reaches borders and functions.

• Work in a truly global sourcing setup with teams across Sweden, China, Brazil and India
• Influence strategic decisions and shape how sourcing supports business growth
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the supply chain

About the job

You strategically manage sourcing activities to secure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. You set the direction for sourcing strategy and ensure alignment with divisional goals. You report to the VP Global Operations and lead sourcing managers and specialist roles across multiple regions.

Job 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 supplierbase using data and standard tools during the project face and in the production face of the business
• Lead negotiations and oversee contracts to secure favourable commercial terms
• Drive cost efficiency and optimize sourcing processes across the division
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk management and contingency planning
• Lead, coach, and develop a global sourcing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Location and flexibility

This position is based at our site in Svedala and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work remotely.

Your profile

You bring strong leadership experience combined with deep knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management. You think strategically and translate insights into effective sourcing initiatives that support business objectives.

You also bring:

• Solid experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost optimization and data-driven decision-making
• Relevant academic degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field

You’re a clear communicator who builds trust across teams and stakeholders. With a proactive mindset, you navigate complexity, manage risks, and adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high ethical standards. You foster collaboration, support team development, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Team information

You lead a globally distributed sourcing organization, including sourcing managers and their teams in Sweden, China, and India, as well as project sourcing engineers, global category managers, and digital supply chain specialists. Together, you collaborate closely with operations, production units, and key stakeholders to ensure aligned and effective sourcing practices.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe thatsuccess is a team effort so wevaluediversityand are committed to creating an inclusive culturewhere people can be themselves and reach their fullpotential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Håkan Ekberg, hiring manager, [e-mail].

Union contacts – Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, [phone]
• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]
• Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, [phone]

We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test.

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at [e-mail]