Strategic Procurement & Inventory Manager

Sandvik AB; Menomonee Falls, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead inventory planning for the plant and distribution centers, aligning with sales and logistics projections. You will drive cost-efficient procurement, optimize stock levels, and partner with production planning to meet short- and long-term goals.

You will manage a team, coach staff, and uphold safety and compliance standards while promoting data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across purchasing and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in accounting or purchasing/procurement, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with Infor Visual is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain while addressing opportunities for improvement and bottlenecks to minimize the risks of disruptions in plant supply.
• Management of inventory levels, slower moving and obsolete items in distribution and production centers and ensure adequate level of inventory to meet established goals.
• Monitor sales and order entry to better understand production needs and be able to adapt to production strategy and volume in the short, medium, and long term.
• Manage quality and accuracy of inventory in production and the inflow and exit of goods from inventory.
• Establish direct and periodic contact with key customers to understand demand fluctuations and adequacy of inventory level and production volume.
• Manage price development with suppliers to ensure adequate cost evaluation with production unit(s).
• Seek alternative suppliers as needed to maintain cost competitiveness.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field

Tools

Infor Visual

Job description

Sandvik AB is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead inventory planning for the plant and distribution centers, aligning with sales and logistics projections. You will drive cost-efficient procurement, optimize stock levels, and partner with production planning to meet short- and long-term goals.

You will manage a team, coach staff, and uphold safety and compliance standards while promoting data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across purchasing and planning processes.