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Sourcing Specialist Electrical

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions in Alachua, FL, is looking for a Sourcing Specialist in Electrical.

Are you a Sourcing Specialist who wants to develop your career in the field of mining? If you have sourcing experience in the mining industry and a background in heavy equipment, drilling and blasting, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions wants to speak with you!

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, services, and technical solutions for the mining industry. The product offering covers rock drilling, rock cutting, rock crushing, loading and hauling, and materials handling.

Key performance areas

The Sourcing Specialist supports the overall strategic direction associated with assigned commodity responsibilities and directly supports Alachua production. In this role, you will be responsible for proactively assisting in the development of sourcing strategies that are aligned with business and program needs and execution while ensuring quality, delivery, capacity, and cost targets will meet or exceed expectations. Working with the local Sourcing and Engineering units to ensure optimal sourcing support for providing material cost reduction recommendations related to first article pricing and design change for improved manufacturability efficiencies and material quality.

Additionally, the Sourcing Specialist will:

Ensures that all activities are carried out in accordance with Company Values and current Company Policies and Procedures, including Supplier Sustainability initiatives.
A thorough understanding of strategic sourcing and category management techniques is required.
Experience with manufacturing processes and commodity experience with “electrical” based commodities is required;
- Contract manufacturing for electrical control panels, cabinets, and wire harnesses.
- Liaison between engineering and suppliers for electrical component deviations/alternatives to keep the production schedule on track.
Sourcing project management experience with complex multi-year New Product Development activity (NPD).
Experience with Mechanical commodities such as bearings, roller chains, and other types of components is a plus.
Experience with Indirect materials and services is a plus.
Strong Negotiation Skills. Experience with multi-year contracts where material content tracks to a published steel index.
Familiarity with production costing, inventory control, and supply chain strategies.
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Job Costing, including materials, labor, and transportation.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and planning capabilities.
Ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and their applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to function independently and produce results that meet standards of quality, timeliness, and acceptability with minimal supervision and general direction.
Fluency in both written and oral English; Spanish is a plus.

Your profile

You possess a minimum of (5) years of professional-related work experience, including previous material sourcing and procurement experience utilizing global and domestic supply chains for products and components. Possess experience with manufacturing processes and commodity experience with “electrical” based commodities, including wire harnesses, control panels, motors/components & some mechanical items.

You also possess:

Strong Negotiation Skills: Experience with multi-year contracts where material content tracks to a published steel index.
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Job Costing, including materials, labor, and transportation.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and planning capabilities.
Ability to function independently and produce results that meet standards of quality, timeliness, and acceptability with minimal supervision and general direction.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
ISM CPSM and/or APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/careers for the Sourcing Specialist Electrical position. Req# R0073012

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HRsupport.US@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities that are consistent with its obligations under the law.

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