Operative Buyer

Sandvik Mining and Construction de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.; United States; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining and Construction de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

is seeking an Operative Buyer to secure materials and forecast needs, anticipating supply risks to keep production moving and owning shortages through strong supplier collaboration. You will manage material requirements planning, support supplier performance, working capital, and purchasing value across Mobile Crushing & Screening, reporting to the Operative Buyer Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Experience using an MRP system and monitoring supplier performance against defined KPIs.
• Strong planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• CIPS Level 3 certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with demand and secure terms.
• Identify shortages, take remedial action, expedite items.
• Manage supplier portfolio, monitor performance, drive improvements.
• Coordinate design changes and one-off parts, pricing and delivery.
• Maintain procurement data and gather supplier feedback.
• Support sourcing projects to improve value and continuity.

Skills

MRP system

KPIs

Planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Excel

English fluency

CIPS Level 3

Education

CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About the job

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. Visit our stories hub , LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

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

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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.