Sourcing Manager

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, [email protected].  

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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.