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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a
Buyer – Inbound Professional
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.
Currently we have an opening for a Buyer – Inbound Professional. The Inbound Professional is responsible for the day to day operational buying activities and driving supplier performance for the respective supplier base with focus on inventory management and working capital. Expectations focus on making and implementing sound business decisions based on available data. The selected incumbent will work in a team of buyers who each are responsible for strong internal relationships with the sourcing group, engineering and customer service and external relationships with their supplier network.
Are you an experienced purchaser focused on operational management and supplier performance? We want to hear from you!
While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What You Will Be Doing

• 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
• Proactively engage with suppliers to deliver improvement initiatives focused on availability and lead time
• Ensure agreed performance targets are met including on-time delivery and lead-time accuracy
• Ensure that the supplier portfolio is optimized: eliminate dormant suppliers, rationalize the active supply base
• Improve availability and reduce lead time through accurate and timely forecasting
• Conduct regular business review meetings and agree corrective actions if required
• Design and implement inventory reduction initiatives such as vendor managed inventory
• Manage and maintain excellent relationships with the suppliers in your portfolio
• Responsible for system maintenance including lead time and supplier details
• Support supply chain improvement projects and work closely with other departments as needed
• Understand and improve the customer experience by driving improvements in the order fulfillment rate

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What You Will Bring Along

• General knowledge of OEM Aftermarket business is an asset
• Advanced level Excel and Data Analysis skills
• Ability to travel globally if required
• Experience in supplier management and inventory planning
• Post- secondary education, college or university with a focus on Supply Chain or Purchasing Management
• Previous experience utilizing an ERP system and business management tools
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related purchasing role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong knowledge of Logistics Systems and Supply Chain Management, and have a deep understanding of purchasing, planning and inventory control

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• Ongoing development and training.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.

Our Culture
Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!
We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.
Do you want to learn more?
To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How To Apply
Qualified candidates can apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to Inbound Professional, requisition R0054567 We thank all applicants. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are always available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.