Procurement Manager

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management

In short

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee inventory planning and supply chain operations, ensuring optimal resource utilization and risk mitigation. This role involves managing planning and purchasing teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory planning at plant and distribution centers.
Ensure optimal utilization of plant capacity based on sales and logistics projections.
Manage planning and purchasing teams, providing performance evaluations and training.
Oversee the supply chain, identifying and addressing improvements and bottlenecks.
Manage inventory levels, including slow-moving and obsolete items.
Monitor sales and order entry to adapt production strategy.
Manage quality and accuracy of inventory inflow and outflow.
Establish contact with key customers to understand demand and inventory adequacy.
Manage price development with suppliers and seek alternative suppliers.
Support internal projects, new product development, and product reallocation.
Ensure compliance with the production plan and seek delivery improvements.
Manage performance indicators for purchasing and planning.
Develop employees through performance indicators and engagement surveys.
Ensure compliance with local laws, industry standards, EHS requirements, and ISO certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field.
5-8 years of experience in accounting or purchasing/procurement.
Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
Experience with Infor Visual is strongly preferred.
Understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.
Understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
Ability to lead employees, adapt plans and priorities, and coach employees to meet daily deadlines.
Use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues.
Evaluate and give suggestions to improve methods, tools, and processes.
Contribute to sharing best practices.
Ensure adherence to the GWS Way, applicable legislation, and established policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
Experience with Infor Visual is strongly preferred.
Accountable for the environment, health, and safety as per local legislation, policies, etc.

Benefits

Limited travel.
Flexible, Hybrid work location.
Consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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