Inbound Specialist

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Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group, providing front-line products and services for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 40,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers’ productivity, safety and their profitability.

We are now recruiting for an Inbound Specialist (Hybrid) for permanent role in our Dublin Office.

JOB PURPOSE

You manage and improve relationships with the suppliers in your portfolio and ensure agreed performance targets are met, including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy. You proactively engage with suppliers to deliver improvement initiatives focused on availability and inventory reductions. You also conduct regular business review meetings and agree corrective actions if required. You ensure that the operational buying tasks are performed in a timely manner. End to end responsibility including PO placement, PO tracking from order to receipt, expediting urgent orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, data integrity maintenance and responding to sales region queries. You are also responsible for system parameter maintenance including lead-time, safety stock levels and classification. You improve availability and reduce lead-time through accurate and timely forecasting.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Key performance areas

• Day to day management of operational buying activities and driving supplier performance for the respective supplier base with focus on parts availability and working capital.

• Expectations focus on making and implementing sound business decisions based on available data.

• High level of collaboration with internal stakeholders including: Sourcing, Engineering and Customer Service.

Key Activities

• Manage and improve relationships with the suppliers in your portfolio

• Ensure agreed performance targets are met including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy

• Proactively engage with suppliers to deliver improvement initiatives focused on availability and inventory reductions

• Conduct regular business review meetings and agree corrective actions if required

• Ensure that the operational buying tasks are performed in a timely manner. End to end responsibility including PO placement, PO tracking from order to receipt, expediting urgent orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, data integrity maintenance and responding to sales region queries.

• Responsible for system parameter maintenance including lead-time, safety stock levels and classification. Improve availability and reduce lead-time through accurate and timely forecasting.

• Design and implement inventory reduction initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory

• Support supply chain improvement projects and work closely with other departments as needed.

• Understand and improve customer experience by driving improvements in the order fulfilment rate.

• Ensure that the supplier portfolio is optimized: eliminate dormant suppliers, rationalize the active supply base

• Other ad hoc duties as required by management

Experience

You have extensive experience in a related supply chain role and have strong knowledge of Logistics Systems and Supply Chain Management. You will also have a deep understanding of purchasing, planning and inventory control. Strong experience of supplier management and/or inventory planning is a must, as is strong knowledge of ERP systems and business management tools. You speak fluent English (another European language would be of benefit) and have the ability to travel within the region. General knowledge of Aftermarket business is an advantage.

Education, Licenses & Certificates

• A degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business or supply chain discipline.

What we offer:

• 22 days annual leave

• 4 Company Days

• Defined Contribution Pension

• Onsite gym

• VHI Health Insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – onsite massage therapist, gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme, etc

• Flexible start & Finish times

• Hybrid working

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Dockline, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1)

Reporting to: Purchasing Manager

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for our employees and the environment; wherever in the world we operate.

Our high ethical standards determine our policy of putting Safety at a premium, acknowledging and respecting the communities and giving due consideration to the environment in the areas we operate.

These core values, to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, are the foundation of how we work today. We also recognise the importance on inter-personal relationships and how those based on honesty, respect and trust, enhance our working lives and help each other’s growth and career development.

Equality of opportunity is fully supported and endorsed as an employer by Sandvik, while also welcoming the additional strength that diversity brings, by providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.

A glimpse of our culture  

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial!  For us, success is a team effort - 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. We also give you the freedom to find that perfect mix between work, family life and interests. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further. 

Keepwell Mark Award

Following a comprehensive assessment process, Sandvik Ireland has been awarded the KeepWell Mark™ accreditation for 2026–2028. This evidence-based accreditation, developed by Ibec, is recognised as the business standard for workplace health, safety and wellbeing in Ireland.

This accreditation reflects the consistent focus placed on building a positive and supportive working environment across the organisation.

The assessment process involved benchmarking Sandvik Ireland’s current practices against recognised standards, along with a detailed review of our wellbeing strategy and initiatives.

The KeepWell Mark supports a structured approach to creating a healthier and more supportive workplace. At Sandvik Ireland, we continue to invest in initiatives that promote wellbeing, engagement and long-term success for our people.

Learn more about the Keepwell Mark HERE.

How to apply? Interested in the challenge? Please apply via this advert or directly at https://www.home.sandvik/career

Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilise, and we respectfully decline any contact from marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns.

The closing date for applications is 3rd September 2026.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid permit to work in the EU