Category Specialist - Indirect Purchasing

Sandvik Mining | Location:  Milton, Brisbane

Job Type:  Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Join Sandvik Mining as a Indirect Purchasing Category Specialist that is responsible for overseeing supplier relationships, contract renewals, and procurement activities for indirect products and services across Sandvik entities in Australia. This role ensures continuity of supply, maximizes commercial value, and drives compliance with procurement policies and strategic initiatives.

The Category Specialist acts as the key interface between Sandvik and its suppliers, supporting business requirements, process improvements, and sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to maximise commercial value, performance, and compliance.

• Lead supplier contract renewals, renegotiations, onboarding, and supplier evaluations.

• Negotiate commercial agreements and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal business outcomes.

• Develop and execute category strategies, including annual supplier reviews and performance management.

• Drive procurement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supplier governance requirements, and relevant regulations.

• Analyse supplier performance, spend data, and market benchmarks to identify cost-saving opportunities and business insights.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and business leaders to deliver procurement solutions, support business cases, and achieve strategic objectives.

About you

You are an experienced procurement or supply chain professional who thrives on building strong supplier partnerships and delivering commercial value. With a proven background in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and category management, you can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day procurement operations.

You are highly organised, commercially minded, and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders across the business. You enjoy analysing data, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, and driving initiatives that support business performance and sustainable growth.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.  

• Strong experience managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and sourcing activities.

• Well-developed commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to influence and build credibility with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

• ERP platforms, and reporting tools.

• A collaborative mindset aligned with values of customer focus, accountability, curiosity, and winning together.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package

• Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition

• Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• Employee referral programs

• Performance‑based bonus incentives

• Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For more information about this position at Sandvik, please visit the Sandvik careers page or contact Amy Conroy at [email protected]

Applications close: 31st July 2026 or prior if ideal candidate selected.