The posting
Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a
Procurement and Logistics Specialist
Location: Sturgeon Falls, ON or Saskatoon, SK
Sandvik, Ground Support Division is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in-house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries, focused on enhancing customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability through innovative solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.
We currently have an opening for a Procurement and Logistics Specialist. This role is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for materials, services, tooling, and production merchandise while ensuring competitive cost, quality, and delivery standards. The position also supports day-to-day logistics coordination, including freight and shipping activities across North America with occasional global support.
Are you passionate about procurement and supply chain operations? Do you thrive on building strong supplier relationships, finding cost-effective solutions, and keeping materials and production moving seamlessly? 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
- Manage procurement activities for materials, services, tooling, and inventory items
- Create and maintain purchase orders, ensuring approvals and delivery dates are accurate
- Coordinate freight, shipping, and logistics activities across North America
- Support inventory planning to meet production schedules and delivery requirements
- Source and evaluate new suppliers and subcontractors as needed
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and supplier agreements
- Monitor vendor performance and support quality and inventory control initiatives
- Assist internal departments with quotations, tenders, and procurement support
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and purchasing standards
What you will bring along
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering.
- Or three (3) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Or five (5) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment with ongoing exposure to procurement and supply-chain activities
- SCMP designation or a willingness to pursue an SCMP designation.
- Personal computer skills as well as proficiency with Microsoft Business Central procurement, related software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes are considered an asset.
- A high degree of cost-benefit analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on plant reliability and operational performance.
- The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry-leading organization.
- Ongoing development and training opportunities.
- Career growth within a global organization.
- Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance.
- Employer Contribution Pension Plan.
- Work Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance.
- A safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
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/
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Procurement and Logistics Specialist, requisition #R0099310. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision or receive a status update within the applicable timeframe, no later than 45 days.
This opportunity is intended to fill a vacancy following an employee departure or internal movement.
Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
