Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions in Alachua, FL, is looking for a Sourcing Specialist for the Fabrication and Machining category.

Are you a Sourcing Specialist who wants to develop your career in mining? If you have sourcing experience in the mining industry and a background in heavy equipment, drilling, and blasting, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions wants to speak with you!

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, services, and technical solutions for the mining industry. The product offering covers rock drilling, cutting, crushing, loading and hauling, and materials handling.

Key performance areas

The Sourcing Specialist supports the overall strategic direction associated with assigned commodity responsibilities and directly supports Alachua production. In this role, you will be responsible for proactively assisting in developing sourcing strategies aligned with business and program needs and execution while ensuring quality, delivery, capacity, and cost targets will meet or exceed expectations. You will work with the local Sourcing and Engineering units to ensure optimal sourcing support for providing material cost reduction recommendations related to first article pricing and design change for improved manufacturability efficiencies and material quality.

Additionally, the Sourcing Specialist will:

Ensures that all activities are carried out by Company Values and current Company Policies and Procedures, including Supplier Sustainability initiatives.Develop and implement key initiatives to support the assigned category's strategic objectives.  Sourcing project management with complex multi-year New Product Development activity (NPD).Liaison between Supplier, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering – problem-solving related to drawings, quality issues, new projects, innovation, and best practice methods.Drive supply base rationalization and consolidation.Identify emerging technology and/or sources to reduce total costs while optimizing business performance (Total Cost of Ownership, Inventory Management, Capacity Analysis, Risk Mitigation).Function independently and produce results that meet quality standards, timeliness, and acceptability with minimal supervision and general direction.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and planning capabilities. Demonstrate respect and commitment to the IMS System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001) and take accountability for its effectiveness and continual improvement.

Your profile

You possess a minimum of (5) years of professional-related work experience, including previous material sourcing and procurement experience utilizing global and domestic supply chains for products and components. Possess experience with manufacturing processes and commodity experience with “Steel fabrication and machining” commodities, including pressure vessels, gears, and shafts, castings & some mechanical items.

You also possess:

Strong Negotiation Skills: Experience with multi-year contracts where material content tracks to a published steel index.Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.Working knowledge of Job Costing, including materials, labor, and transportation.Experience with Indirect materials and services is a plus.Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and their applications.Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.Fluency in both written and oral English; Spanish is a plus.Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationallyISM CPSM and/or APICS CSCP certification preferred.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training and career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/careers for the Sourcing Specialist Electrical position. Req# R0075320

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HRsupport.US@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities that are consistent with its obligations under the law.