Indirect Procurement Officer at Sandvik

Job Description

Indirect Procurement Officer

Sandvik is a global engineering group with a leading position in selected areas for industrial solutions. We offer products and services that enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability for customers in the mining, rock excavation, metal cutting, and industrial solutions sectors.

Sandvik provides an environment where innovation, sustainability, diversity, and personal growth are at the forefront, making it an excellent place to develop a career while making a positive difference.

Job Description Summary

To Perform Procurement Activities In accordance with Sandvik’s Procurement Processes and procedures.

Job-specific responsibilities:

Develop purchase orders in consultation with department heads.
Transmit orders to suppliers in accordance with the Company policy and procedures.
Collect quotes before contracting.
Study of prices before purchases.
Aggregate procurement data.
Ensure deliveries match orders.
Track suppliers’ payments.
Update the supplier database and regularly make a prospecting list for potential suppliers.
Lead Supplier Periodic and on boarding Screening Process in line with the Company Procedures and Policy
Maintain up to date in collaboration with the Procurement manager, the database of items ordered/purchased.
Ensure that suppliers meet delivery deadlines and report back to site
Ensure that prices are in line with the reality in the market.
Ensure that the delivery time is respected and minimize delivery delays as much as possible to avoid stock-outs.
Make a monthly procurement plan
Resolve any disputes with suppliers in record time.
Facilitate the process of controlling purchase invoices.
Track the various service delivery contracts and their payments.
Produce the report periodically.
Perform other tasks as requested by the hierarchy as part of its duties.

Education and Experience

Grade 12 School Certificate.
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent
from a reputable training institution.
Active member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
3 years of experience in Indirect procurement of goods and services.

Competences

Ability to work as part of a team.
Proven strong writing and analytical skills.
Good communication skills both oral and written and able to produce
meaningful reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, SharePoint,
Teams, and PowerPoint. Experience with procurement packages is an added advantage