Sandvik Mining | Location: Open to candidates based in Brisbane or Perth (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
Join Sandvik Mining as a Procurement Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across our indirect procurement function. In this dynamic position, you'll ensure the seamless execution of procurement activities. From purchase order processing and supplier onboarding to supporting commercial negotiations and supplier relationships. Working within a collaborative Operations Team, you'll help maintain continuity of supply, uphold compliance standards, and contribute to shaping our broader procurement strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially savvy professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder partnerships and making a tangible impact in a global organisation, with occasional travel to support business needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding, ensuring all compliance and governance checks are completed accurately
* Optimise procurement workflows using Sandvik's Procure-to-Pay platforms, including spend plans and supplier setup
* Manage and maintain key procurement systems such as Citibank, Ecovadis, and Basware
* Maintain accurate supplier databases, including vendor master data cleansing and deactivation activities
* Support and contribute to supplier contract negotiations, ensuring all documentation is captured within SRM
* Independently manage contract negotiations with transactional suppliers to drive value and efficiency
* Investigate and resolve supplier account holds and invoice discrepancies through root-cause analysis
* Process and finalise purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement standards
* Monitor and enforce supplier compliance in line with Sandvik's procurement policies and strategic objectives
* Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders, leading or supporting meetings and providing actionable insights
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement) or a tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, backed by 5 years of experience across procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operation (ideally within indirect categories).
* Strong hands-on expertise across the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, with proven capability in managing purchase orders and requisitions, conducting supplier onboarding and compliance checks, collating and analysing RFQ responses, and working with procurement systems such as Basware, Aurora, or similar.
* Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Sharp commercial acumen and exceptional attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, efficiency, and compliance are critical.
* Confident communicator and natural relationship builder, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders while working both autonomously and as part of a team.
* Passionate about delivering value, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and strengthen procurement outcomes.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that, as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
Benefits
* A competitive remuneration package
* Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition
* Paid parental leave and flexible working options
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
* Employee referral programs
* Performance-based bonus incentives
* Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance
* Work-safe QLD health and wellbeing benefits
* Supported work culture with inclusive workplace policies and gender equality endorsement (WORK180)
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications close: 19th June.
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