Sourcing Manager

Company: Sandvik Group
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Unit Sourcing Manager - Lead the Future of Strategic Sourcing at SandvikWe invest in you-your skills, growth, and ideas. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, work with a dynamic team, and contribute to something that makes a positive impact on the world, we can't wait to talk to you. As the Unit Sourcing Manager for our Load & Haul Sourcing team, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing sourcing strategies for our Production Units. This is an opportunity to cultivate supplier partnerships, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive global business success. If you are passionate about strategic procurement, team leadership, and influencing the future of a global leader in mining and manufacturing, we want you to bring your expertise and vision to Sandvik.What You'll Do (and Why It's Important)

• Leadership & Governance: Lead procurement efforts within a Production Unit, ensuring both short-term and long-term strategic alignment. Drive operational excellence, sourcing efficiency, and the timely execution of initiatives.
• Collaborative Strategy: Work closely with global sourcing managers and internal teams (engineering, production, quality) to create and execute sourcing strategies that drive the division's growth.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and sustain strong partnerships with key suppliers. Act as a proactive problem solver for supplier-related challenges, ensuring effective issue resolution.
• Project Management: Lead sourcing projects that foster cost optimization, operational efficiencies, and value. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget, ensuring measurable impact on sourcing goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with fellow Unit Sourcing Managers to identify best practices, streamline processes, and enhance sourcing performance across the division.What We're Looking For (and Why You're a Great Fit)
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related sectors. Proven leadership in navigating complex sourcing challenges.
• Skills: Expertise in negotiation, risk analysis, supplier management, and project management. Ability to assess both technical and commercial aspects of sourcing decisions.
• Education: A degree in Engineering (Master's or Bachelor's) or a related field, with a strong foundation in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Additional Skills: A strong communicator with a solutions-oriented mindset. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and achieving results in a global environment.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus, but not required.What's in It for You (and Why You'll Love It Here)
• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary ($115,000 - $143,500), plus medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with a company contribution of 5%, along with a matching contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Growth & Development: Leadership programs, skills development, and opportunities to advance your career.
• A Supportive Team: An inclusive, diverse team where everyone's voice matters. You'll feel supported, respected, and empowered to bring your best self to work.Why Sandvik?At Sandvik, we don't just build equipment-we build the future. We're passionate about creating solutions that make a real impact on the industries we serve, and we're always thinking about what comes next.When you join Sandvik, you're joining a global community of innovators. Your ideas will be heard, and your contributions will help solve some of the world's toughest challenges. You'll collaborate with forward-thinking engineers, technologists, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference, just like you.We believe in empowering you to be your best. Whether it's through continuous learning, global leadership programs, or our commitment to work-life balance, we support your personal and professional growth every step of the way.If you're looking for a place where you can work on cutting-edge projects, be part of a dynamic, diverse team, and make an impact on the future of mining and technology, then Sandvik is the place for you.Our Core Values
• Customer Focus: We are agile, decentralized, and make decisions close to customers.
• Innovation: We are technology leaders through innovation.
• Fair Play: We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability.
• Passion to Win: We establish market leadership through empowered people, strong performance management, and continuous improvements.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Sandvik, we believe a diverse team makes us stronger and more innovative. We're committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We value different perspectives and actively encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just talk about inclusion-we live it. Whether it's based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic, we're dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we work in.We believe in your potential, and we're excited to hear from you. So, if you're excited about the opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Everyone is welcome here.Ready to Make an Impact?Click below to apply and start your journey with Sandvik. We're excited to hear from you!
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