Procurement Manager - Travel, Fleet & Marketing

Procurement Manager - Travel, Fleet & Marketing

Sandvik Mining, a global market leader in mining and rock excavation, has an opening for a Procurement Manager - Travel, Fleet & Marketing. The Procurement Manager is responsible for the development and execution of Procurement Category strategies and guidelines. They will lead and participate in sourcing projects including supplier selection and creation of contracts to meet business demands. They will also establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders, at Divisional Sales units, Production units, Group Function Managers, Indirect purchasing teams and suppliers aiming to cover Sandvik entity operations in USA and Canada.

Main Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and implements broader category product and service strategies / savings projects for assigned categories to reduce and optimize the total cost of ownership of assets, mitigate headwinds, implement best practices, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stays abreast of industry trends for assigned categories. Provides guidance and recommendations to business units and teams to support margin and top-line growth.
• Develops business relationships at multiple levels within supplier accounts to manage performance, quality improvement, productivity, and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, guidelines, regulations and laws.
• Collaborate with Sandvik global Travel and Fleet team on strategies, projects, and initiatives to ensure conformity with companywide programs.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, other travel-related suppliers, fleet suppliers and marketing events suppliers.
• Manage change, influence stakeholders, deliver results, and align category strategies with their business needs in a decentralized environment.
• Lead and manage sourcing projects in assigned categories. Select suppliers, create and ensure implementation of contracts, and support the onboarding process.
• Strategic supplier management including contract maintenance.
• Complex supply issue resolution.
• Track and report category savings for each of the businesses/divisions.
• Travel will be required approximately 10% - 30% depending on the current needs of the business.

Experience

• Recommended 5-7 year proven experience in corporate Travel, Fleet, and Marketing procurement categories.
• Education: University Degree in a relevant field (Marketing, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, Business, Engineering etc.) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to Apply

• For immediate consideration, please apply online at Procurement Manager - Travel, Fleet & Marketing for the position, Job Req. ID# R0083445.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsupport.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.