Sourcing Specialist - P2

Sandvik; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will enhance supply chain value and support the Sourcing Regional Team. This engaging role involves mapping and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to drive results and develop sourcing strategies that meet regional and global needs. With opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment, this position is ideal for someone with strong analytical and negotiation skills looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Sourcing or Supply Chain, especially with Mechanical Components.
• Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and develop sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Analytical Skills

Supplier Account Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP 4 Hana

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Purpose : You strengthen Sandvik's competitive position by improving supply chain value and proactively supporting the Sourcing Regional Team. You will map, benchmark, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, and select external suppliers for parts and components across multiple categories. You will be trained on different procurement policies and procedures, supporting the Regional Sourcing Team throughout the entire acquisition process, including strategic and operational purchasing, in alignment with global directives and governance models set by Sandvik Group, Business Area, and Division. You will learn to follow performance indicators on regional suppliers to enable continuous improvement and value delivery. Collaboration with peers and stakeholders is essential, taking responsibility for the overall outcomes of your tasks. You will be an active member of the P&S Sourcing Team and collaborate across the organization.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Developing and managing multiple suppliers in the region, involving key stakeholders in requirements determination, specifications, proposal review, negotiations, and relationship management.
• Negotiating contracts and supporting global, regional, and local needs regarding suppliers.
• Ensuring suppliers' performance in cost, availability, delivery, quality, and reliability.
• Ensuring suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts).

You will manage supplier relationships, leverage capabilities, uncover value, and mitigate risks. Mapping business needs and developing sourcing strategies collaboratively are key responsibilities, ensuring procurement decisions support stakeholder needs. You will prioritize sourcing tasks to meet deadlines, act proactively, and possess strong analytical skills. Your role includes problem-solving, process improvement, stakeholder management, and fostering strong team relationships to drive results and cost-effective, value-added solutions.

Your negotiation skills are highly developed.

Profile requirements include:

• Minimum education: Degree or equivalent in business, engineering, or supply chain discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain environment, specifically in Mechanical Components such as engines or hydraulics.
• Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing expertise.
• Experience in supplier account management.
• Ability to travel regionally and globally (~20%).
• Advanced Excel and Data Analysis skills.
• SAP 4 Hana experience.
• Knowledge or exposure to Power BI reporting.
• Experience working in a complex matrix organization.

Application process: Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or visit the Sandvik website. Closing date: 8 May. Note: You must be physically and medically fit for a mining environment, including meeting vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to your application. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

We thank you for your interest. In line with our EE Plan, HDSA candidates will be given first preference. We offer an engaging role in an international environment with professional development opportunities. At Sandvik, we value diversity of experience, perspective, and background, believing it fosters a better environment for employees, our business, and our customers.