Operative Buyer

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

In short

Som Operativ Inköpare säkerställer du leverans genom materialbehovsplanering och schemaläggning, löser potentiella problem innan de påverkar produktionen. Du rapporterar till Operative Buyer Team Leader och arbetar med inköpsorder, leverantörsövervakning och förbättringsplaner inom Mobile Crushing & Screening.

Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders in line with demand and secure appropriate commercial terms.
Identify actual and potential shortages, take remedial action, and expedite purchased items to minimize production disruption.
Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans when needed.
Coordinate design changes and one-off parts, including specifications, pricing, ordering and delivery.
Maintain accurate procurement data and gather internal feedback on supplier quality and delivery performance.
Support sourcing activities and procurement projects that improve value, pricing and supply continuity.

Requirements

Experience using an MRP system and monitoring supplier performance against defined KPIs.
Good planning, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with sourcing, procurement, finance and logistics stakeholders.
Comfortable in a fast-changing environment.
Creative mindset.
Take responsibility for moving issues toward practical solutions.
Worked in a purchasing position within a manufacturing environment.
Understand how to manage changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
Structured approach, sound judgment, and the ability to act early on supply risks.

Desired Qualifications

A CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working location within Sweden.

Skills

ExcelMicrosoft Office

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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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