Contract & Costing Specialist

4684 SMC Region USC; White Pine (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sandvik Mining seeks a Contract and Costing Specialist in White Pine, TN or Elko, NV, a hybrid role requiring three office days. You will generate reports, refine cost models, and analyze profitability across contracts, parts, and services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Service Excellence, warranty, operations, and finance to ensure data quality and standardized costing practices. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of University education.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial background activities including costing, pricing analysis, contract administration or financial analysis in industrial equipment, mining, heavy manufacturing, aftermarket/services, or similar technical service environment.
• Expertise in MS Office, heavy use of Excel, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Generate statistical reports and update contract activity tables.
• Develop, maintain, and refine cost models and estimates for service contracts, parts, labor, rebuilds, and warranties.
• Perform cost, variance, margin, and profitability analyses at multiple levels.
• Support development and evaluation of service contracts with costing insights.
• Maintain records of contract-related data, assist with reconciliations and audits as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and standard costing practices.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and dashboards to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Costing

Pricing Analysis

Contract Administration

Financial Analysis

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Contract and Costing Specialist, White Pine, TN, or Elko, NV. Sandvik has a strong platform based on our world‑class R&D capabilities, and premium, high‑tech products. We are at the forefront of automation, digitalization and electrification, and sustainability is an integral part of how we do business. We seek bright, curious, and forward‑thinking multi‑cultural team members who are motivated by serving customers and employees, in future proofing business and thrive in an inclusive learning culture. We offer competitive wages and benefits, strong support for learning and professional development, and opportunities to grow a successful, rewarding career in a diverse, collaborative, and globally connected organization that values innovation, fairness, and long‑term impact.

Business area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability‑driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. This contract and costing specialist role will be a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office.

Key Responsibilities

The contract and costing specialist is responsible for generation of statistical reports, updating contract activity tables, as well as preparation of reports and statements regarding contract efficiency. Develop, maintain, and refine cost models and estimates for service contracts, parts, labor rates, rebuilds, warranty work, and related service offerings. Perform cost analysis, variance analysis (estimated vs. actual), margin analysis, and profitability reviews at the contract, branch, product, or customer level. Support the development, review, and commercial evaluation of service contracts (including Support and Performance-style agreements), providing clear cost and pricing insights. Track, analyze, and report on contract costs, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators related to costing efficiency, warranty costs, and overall service financial performance. Maintain accurate records of contract‑related financial data, change impacts, and cost transactions; assist with reconciliations and basic audits as needed. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Service Excellence colleagues, branch teams, warranty, operations, and finance to ensure data quality and consistent application of costing standards. Prepare clear reports, summaries, and dashboards that support decision‑making, standardization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Service Excellence framework. Contribute to the development and refinement of playbooks, standards, and best practices related to contracts and costing.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of University Minimum of 5 years of financial background activities: Costing Pricing Analysis Contract Administration Financial Analysis within industrial equipment, mining, heavy manufacturing, aftermarket/parts & services, or a similar technical service environment. Expertise in MS office suite, heavy use of Excel, some Salesforce

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI experience
• Process Improvement / efficiency approach to work

Location: White Pine, TN or Elko, NV

Compensation Range: $90,000 to $104,000

Work authorization Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship. (Please note: temporary work authorizations, including OPT, do not meet this requirement.) This position will be posted a minimum of 5 days, or until filled.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance and an outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan. We also provide opportunities for professional competence development, training, and career advancement.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.