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

Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Purchasing and Procurement) or a tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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
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
Confident communicator and natural relationship builder

Indirect Procurement Specialist

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