Strategic Purchaser, IT

The Indirect Purchasing organization is responsible for interaction with the supplier market. We manage the supplier efforts to deliver the "right quality, on time and at the lowest total cost" on all products and services purchased for Sandvik. IT purchasing is organized in the Global Category organization within Indirect Purchasing. We are now looking for a Strategic Purchaser working within IT.

Key performance areas
Your main responsibilities include to:
- Be responsible for purchasing indirect products and services working with related suppliers within the Global Indirect Category Investments and in line with the global/regional stakeholders needs
- Work with Business Control and strategic purchasers
- Lead the development and on-going management of multiple and simultaneous supplier selection; manage supplier agreements, stakeholders accounts, negotiate agreements and build strong team relationships, as well as trust with customers
- Manage RFX processes and lead and deliver projects within timelines and objectives with select suppliers

The position may involve some traveling.

Your profile
You hold a relevant degree within business, law or technology and have at least five years' experience from an international purchasing organization within IT, telecom or professional services. You have proven negotiation skills in an international environment and good communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and verbal. Experience from category management and from leading multifunctional international teams is advantageous. Excellence computer skills are prerequisite.

You are business minded, result oriented, have analytical and strategic skills and work in a structured way. You have a high degree of flexibility and leadership skills. You are perceptive, can create trusting cooperation and inspire and motivate your co-workers in order to reach our business goals.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Fredrik Lindholm, recruiting manager, +46 (0)8 456 14 24
Helena Sidenvall, HR Advisor, +46 (0)8 456 14 23

Union contacts
Karin Wallblom, Unionen, +46 (0)26 261 012
Patrik Hertel, Sveriges Ingenjörer, +46 (0)26 265 647

Send your application no later than September 22, 2013. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 325147.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter
Anne Thunström

Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas - tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2012 the Group had about 49,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of about 99,000 MSEK.