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Are you ready to shape how global sourcing creates value across an entire division? As Sourcing Director, you lead the strategy, partnerships, and innovation that ensure efficient, sustainable, and high-quality supply across our operations.

Why Sandvik?

At Sandvik, we work together to drive progress through innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. You’re part of a global environment where your impact reaches borders and functions.

• Work in a truly global sourcing setup with teams across Sweden, China, Brazil and India
• Influence strategic decisions and shape how sourcing supports business growth
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the supply chain

About the job

You strategically manage sourcing activities to secure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. You set the direction for sourcing strategy and ensure alignment with divisional goals. You report to the VP Global Operations and lead sourcing managers and specialist roles across multiple regions.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy that ensures quality, availability, and competitive pricing
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance and development
• Drive Quality and Performance improvements throughout the supplierbase using data and standard tools during the project face and in the production face of the business
• Lead negotiations and oversee contracts to secure favourable commercial terms
• Drive cost efficiency and optimize sourcing processes across the division
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk management and contingency planning
• Lead, coach, and develop a global sourcing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Location and flexibility

This position is based at our site in Svedala and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work remotely.

Your profile

You bring strong leadership experience combined with deep knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management. You think strategically and translate insights into effective sourcing initiatives that support business objectives.

You also bring:

• Solid experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost optimization and data-driven decision-making
• Relevant academic degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field

You’re a clear communicator who builds trust across teams and stakeholders. With a proactive mindset, you navigate complexity, manage risks, and adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high ethical standards. You foster collaboration, support team development, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Team information

You lead a globally distributed sourcing organization, including sourcing managers and their teams in Sweden, China, and India, as well as project sourcing engineers, global category managers, and digital supply chain specialists. Together, you collaborate closely with operations, production units, and key stakeholders to ensure aligned and effective sourcing practices.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Håkan Ekberg, hiring manager, hakan.ekberg@sandvik.com.

We’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter.

Union contacts – Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)76 111 03 36
• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 126 45 81
• Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 251 44 57

Recruitment Specialist: Ulrika Gruffman

How to apply

Send your application no later than August 18, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0094451.

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

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com

Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.

Are you ready to shape how global sourcing creates value across an entire division? As Sourcing Director, you lead the strategy, partnerships, and innovation that ensure efficient, sustainable, and high-quality supply across our operations.

Why Sandvik?

At Sandvik, we work together to drive progress through innovation, responsibility, and collaboration. You’re part of a global environment where your impact reaches borders and functions.

• Work in a truly global sourcing setup with teams across Sweden, China, Brazil and India
• Influence strategic decisions and shape how sourcing supports business growth
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the supply chain

About the job

You strategically manage sourcing activities to secure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. You set the direction for sourcing strategy and ensure alignment with divisional goals. You report to the VP Global Operations and lead sourcing managers and specialist roles across multiple regions.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy that ensures quality, availability, and competitive pricing
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance and development
• Drive Quality and Performance improvements throughout the supplierbase using data and standard tools during the project face and in the production face of the business
• Lead negotiations and oversee contracts to secure favourable commercial terms
• Drive cost efficiency and optimize sourcing processes across the division
• Strengthen supply chain resilience through risk management and contingency planning
• Lead, coach, and develop a global sourcing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

Location and flexibility

This position is based at our site in Svedala and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work remotely.

Your profile

You bring strong leadership experience combined with deep knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management. You think strategically and translate insights into effective sourcing initiatives that support business objectives.

You also bring:

• Solid experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost optimization and data-driven decision-making
• Relevant academic degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field

You’re a clear communicator who builds trust across teams and stakeholders. With a proactive mindset, you navigate complexity, manage risks, and adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high ethical standards. You foster collaboration, support team development, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Team information

You lead a globally distributed sourcing organization, including sourcing managers and their teams in Sweden, China, and India, as well as project sourcing engineers, global category managers, and digital supply chain specialists. Together, you collaborate closely with operations, production units, and key stakeholders to ensure aligned and effective sourcing practices.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Håkan Ekberg, hiring manager, hakan.ekberg@sandvik.com.

We’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter.

Union contacts – Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)76 111 03 36
• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 126 45 81
• Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 251 44 57

Recruitment Specialist: Ulrika Gruffman

How to apply

Send your application no later than August 18, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0094451.

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

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com

Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic EU Purchasing Director to lead and develop our purchasing organization across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies that support business growth, improve supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will be a commercially driven leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration within an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European purchasing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop purchasing teams across our European locations.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and sustainability standards.
• Lead contract negotiations for strategic suppliers and high-value agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor market trends, raw material developments, and supplier capabilities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and ensure continuous performance improvement.
• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading international purchasing organizations within Europe.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented and capable of driving organizational change.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.