Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Direct Materials

Sandvik; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Disability accommodation

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Florida seeks a Sourcing Specialist to lead direct material sourcing across Hydraulics, Engines, and Drive Systems in an in-person Alachua role. The candidate will drive supplier performance and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with Sandvik policies.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and at least two years of direct-material sourcing experience, with the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of direct materials sourcing or procurement experience.
• External candidates must be able to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for Direct Material categories—Hydraulics, Power Group, Drive Systems—to ensure cost competitiveness and supply resilience.
• Ensure supplier adherence to Sandvik policies and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities across indirect categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and compliance with sustainability and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and HR to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies or sources to reduce total costs and improve performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Direct material sourcing

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Cost analysis

Trade compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Total cost of ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain

Tools

ERP/MRP software

MS Office

Job description

Sandvik Mining in Florida seeks a Sourcing Specialist to lead direct material sourcing across Hydraulics, Engines, and Drive Systems in an in-person Alachua role. The candidate will drive supplier performance and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with Sandvik policies.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and at least two years of direct-material sourcing experience, with the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.