Sandvik Mining has an opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist in its Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua, Florida USA.
Be part of driving innovation in mining solutions, with opportunities for career growth and professional development, in a global engineering company with over 41,000 team members worldwide. We're recognized among Forbes' Top 100 Global Employers.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing strategies across multiple direct categories. This role will focus on Strategic supplier management, optimizing cost, ensuring compliance, and driving supplier performance for critical categories such as Hydraulics, Power Group (engines, transmissions), and Drive Systems, mechanical and other direct spend categories. This is an in-person role, located at our site in Alachua, Florida.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Direct Material categories—Hydraulics, Power Group (engines, transmissions), and Drive Systems—ensuring competitiveness, supply resilience, and business alignment
Ensure various suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).
Conduct market analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities across all indirect categories.
Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and compliance with sustainability and safety standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR) to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Identify emerging technology and/or sources to proactively reduce total costs while optimizing business performance (Total Cost of Ownership, Inventory Management, Capacity Analysis, Risk Mitigation).
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or similar discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Direct material sourcing or procurement.
External candidates must have the ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without employer sponsorship
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage contracts, even those involving complex agreements.
Familiarity with compliance standards such as anti-bribery measures, trade compliance, IMS and procurement policies.
Up-to-date awareness of supplier capabilities and market trends to guide sourcing choices.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills used for cost assessments and identifying potential savings.
Function independently and produce results that meet standards of quality, timeliness, and acceptability with minimal supervision and general direction.
Solid working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and expertise in MS Office applications.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaborating across different departments.
Skilled in resolving supplier challenges and minimizing risks
Experience with Indirect materials and services is a plus.
How to Apply:
Submit your application via https://www.home.sandvik/en/careers/.
Sandvik is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or similar discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in direct material sourcing or procurement
- Ability to work in the U.S. full-time indefinitely without employer sponsorship
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts
- Familiarity with compliance standards (anti-bribery, trade compliance, IMS, procurement policies)
- Up-to-date awareness of supplier capabilities and market trends
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills for cost assessments and savings identification
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
- Solid working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and expertise in MS Office applications
- Skilled in resolving supplier challenges and minimizing risks
- Experience with indirect materials and services
What We Do
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. Its operations span more than 150 countries and employed approximately 42,000 people in 2025. Founded in 1862, it originated with Göran Fredrik Göransson’s industrial success using the Bessemer method for steel production. This history underpins its industrial engineering heritage.
