Operative Buyer

Sandvik; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking an Operative Buyer to secure materials and secure timely purchases, balancing demand with supplier collaboration. You will manage shortages, lead improvement actions, and help optimize purchasing value across the Mobile Crushing & Screening portfolio.

You will work with an organized team, using MRP data, Excel, and MS Office to ensure on-time delivery, strong supplier relationships, and cost-effective procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using an MRP system and monitoring supplier performance against KPIs.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with demand and secure terms.
• Identify shortages, take action, and expedite items to minimize disruption.
• Manage supplier portfolio, monitor performance and drive improvement plans.
• Coordinate design changes and parts including specs, pricing, ordering and delivery.
• Maintain procurement data and gather feedback on supplier performance.
• Support sourcing activities to improve value, pricing and continuity.

Skills

MRP system

Excel

Planning

English proficiency

Education

CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations

Tools

MRP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job

Keep production moving by securing the right materials at the right time. As an Operative Buyer, you anticipate supply risks, take ownership of shortages, and create value through effective purchasing and strong supplier collaboration.

You ensure continuity of supply through material requirements planning and scheduling, resolving potential issues before they affect production. Alongside safeguarding availability, you support supplier performance, working capital, and purchasing value across Mobile Crushing & Screening. You report to the Operative Buyer Team Leader.

Job responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with demand and secure appropriate commercial terms.

• Identify actual and potential shortages, take remedial action, and expedite purchased items to minimize production disruption.

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans when needed.

• Coordinate design changes and one-off parts, including specifications, pricing, ordering and delivery.

• Maintain accurate procurement data and gather internal feedback on supplier quality and delivery performance.

• Support sourcing activities and procurement projects that improve value, pricing and supply continuity.

Location and flexibility

This position is flexible within Sweden.

Your profile

You have worked in a purchasing position within a manufacturing environment and understand how to manage changing priorities and demanding deadlines. A structured approach, sound judgment, and the ability to act early on supply risks help you succeed.

Your background includes:

• Experience using an MRP system and monitoring supplier performance against defined KPIs.

• Good planning, time management, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.

A CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

Clear written and verbal communication comes naturally to you, and you work effectively with sourcing, procurement, finance and logistics stakeholders. You're comfortable in a fast-changing environment, bring a creative mindset, and take responsibility for moving issues toward practical solutions.

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.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Stevenson, hiring manager, [e-mail]

Union contacts - Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, [phone]

• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]

• Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, [phone]

Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.