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Are you passionate about creating efficient supplier flows and developing strong collaborations? Do you want to work in a role where analysis, business acumen, and continuous improvement go hand in hand?

At Sandvik Business Area Mining and the Rock Tools division, you will have the opportunity to influence and develop the supply chain in a global, technology-driven operation. You will become part of an engaged team where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and long-term perspective are key success factors. Here you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure a stable, sustainable, and competitive supply chain.

We offer:

• A business-close role with significant impact on supply chain performance and development.
• Opportunities to drive improvement initiatives and contribute to more efficient processes and ways of working.
• Good opportunities to build networks and create valuable relationships both internally and externally.

About the job

As a Tactical Buyer, you have operational and tactical responsibility for the supplier base with a focus on delivery security, efficiency, and continuous improvements. You collaborate closely with Strategic Procurement and drive a structured, data-driven way of working to ensure a balance between demand and capacity.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure balance between forecasts and supplier capacity.
• Analyze deviations and initiate corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in lead times, planning parameters, and material flows.
• Build and develop relationships with suppliers and introduce new working methods.
• Work with KPI tracking, master data, and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability aspects in supplier follow-up.

Location

This role is based at Rock Tools in Sandviken.

About you

You have experience in procurement, planning, logistics, or supplier development and are accustomed to making decisions based on facts and data. You work in a structured manner, have good system proficiency, and are comfortable using business systems and digital tools. We would appreciate it if you had a post-secondary education in Industrial Economics or a related field.

We also look for the following:

• Experience in analyzing and tracking key figures as a basis for decision-making.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and drive activities forward in a business with many contact points.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers or other external parties.
• Good understanding of how procurement, logistics, and supply chains affect business results.
• Experience working in business systems and good knowledge of Excel or similar analytical tools.
• An interest in developing working methods, processes, and flows.

This role suits you if you appreciate a combination of analysis, collaboration, and problem-solving, and want to contribute to efficient and sustainable supply chains.

About us

At Sandvik, we are convinced that diversity leads to a better environment for our employees, our company, and our customers. Here, you should always feel that you can be yourself at work. We know that this gives you the greatest opportunity to reach your full potential and contribute to our success. Be unique. Keep your curiosity. We like that! If you want to know more about us, we recommend visiting our website (#), LinkedIn (#), or Facebook (#).

Contact information

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Thomas Asp, Hiring Manager, at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

We have decided on which recruitment channels and what type of marketing we want to use, and we kindly but firmly decline further contact.

Union representatives:

• Cecilia Mickelsson, Unionen, 070 616 90 89
• Fredrik Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, 070 266 78 50
• Erik Kjerf, Akademikerföreningen, 070 616 36 72
• Olle Hansson, Ledarna, 070-650 57 43

Responsible recruiter: Gustaf Sjögren

Application

Submit your application by August 16, 2026. Click "Apply" and attach your CV and cover letter. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. Job ID: R0094114.

We strive for an open and fair recruitment process and use various tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test.

At Sandvik, we value a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, it may be harder to reach us during the summer, and you can expect a slightly longer process than usual. We promise to get back to you as soon as possible. Have a nice summer!

For questions regarding the recruitment process, contact HR Services at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Business Area Mining is a global leader in equipment and tools, spare parts, services, digital solutions, and sustainable technologies for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock excavation, loading and transport solutions, tunneling, and quarrying. The turnover in 2025 was approximately 63 billion SEK, with around 18,400 employees.