Sourcing Manager

Sandvik Group; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in mining solutions is seeking an experienced professional for a robust sourcing role in Kempton Park, South Africa. The position requires solid experience in global sourcing, supplier selection, and performance management along with advanced project management skills. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and a deep understanding of local legislation pertaining to BBBEE. This role emphasizes delivering value and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards in procurement. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of management experience in global sourcing and supply chain management.
• Experience with sustainable supplier management and ISO standards.
• Deep knowledge of local legislation related to BBBEE.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust service delivery to procurement functions in the region.
• Manage indirect and direct procurement components and services.
• Lead and manage the Regional Indirect Procurement Team.

Skills

Global sourcing experience

Supplier selection

Supplier performance management

Project Management

Fluent English

Education

National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

Supplier Relationship Management Tools (e.g. Ariba)

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

The purpose of платьй for the role is to provide robust and permanent service delivery to the Divisions and Sales Area to ensure effective, efficient, compliant and sustainable management of the Sourcing and whistles of the Sourcing and Supply Chain function in Southern Africa or, should the need arise, other parts of the globe where the Divisions operate.

Key Performance Areas:

Core Responsibilities and Focus Areas:

Responsible for Sourcing for all Indirect Procurement Categories, Production Unit Requirements, Workshop Centre Requirements and Sales Area procurement support for Southern Africa.

Ensure that Indirect and Direct spend in the assigned Sourcing Region with external suppliers within scope of responsibility adds best possible value to Sandvik Mining business.

Support delivery of Southern Africa Sales Area goals and objectives aligned to Sourcing KPIs.

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Manage the procurement of both indirect and direct components and services, ensuring alignment with Sandvik’s global and regional sourcing strategies.

Act as a key member of the Regional Sourcing team, collaborating with all Regional functions and divisional stakeholders to drive sourcing projects, business needs and opportunities.

Participate as a decentralized Member of Sandvik Mining’s Procurement Network.

Lead and Manage Regional Indirect Procurement Team (direct reports).

Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

Develop and implement ESG strategies in sourcing, ensuring supplier compliance with Sandvik’s sustainability standards and local legislation (e.g., BBBEE, environmental and social responsibility).

Lead supplier development and risk management processes, including regular audits and compliance checks (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000).

Drive transformation initiatives, including Preferential Procurement and Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD), to maximize BBBEE scorecard results and promote local supplier development.

Ensure continuous improvement in sourcing is sustained to use the best available suppliers in the region and build multiple sources in alignment with Responsible Sourcing guidelines.

Evaluation, qualification, selection, contracts and management of Regional suppliers in accordance with the Sandvik Supplier Code of Conduct.

Sourcing participation in engineering, new product development and localization projects in the region.

Efficient use of common sourcing BA processes and tools in developing Sourcing Capabilities.

Ensuring Sourcing organisation adheres to Sandvik policies and guidelines.

Reporting of sourcing Region KPI´s, activities and results.

Managing regional sourcing organisation should the need arise.

Ensure Sourcing Organisation has sufficient and competent sourcing resources where needed.

Resource allocations and prioritisation of projects and actions when needed.

Developarnikkut (typo‑free only internal) internal sourcing team technical skills by means of effective performance agreements, reviews & appraisals, develop succession plans and implementation of training and development plans.

Your Profile

Completed relevant National Diploma and/or Bachelor’s Degreeenuous in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

Solid experience (7‑10 years) with management experience in global sourcing, supplier selection and supplier approval, as well as supply chain management at highest level (Global OEM exposure advantageous).

Strong Experience in Global ERP (SAP S4/Hana), Supplier Relationship Management Tools (e.g. Ariba); Business Intelligence and Reporting.

CIPS / SAPICS accreditation (advantageous).

Solid experience in sustainable supplier management, supplier evaluation and supplier performance management (experience in ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and SA 8000).

Experience and deep knowledge of sourcing/supply chain procedures'.

Knowledge of local legislation pertaining to BBBEE and deep understanding of Preferential Procurement.

Advanced Project Management skills.

High integrity.

Fluent verbal and written language skills in English.

Notice Period

Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity. best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environmentLees how Stanton's plan to develop an inclusive workforce with great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.