Operative Buyer
Sandvik Aktiebolag · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-09
Sandvik is seeking an **Operative Buyer** to ensure continuity of material supply across Mobile Crushing & Screening. Reporting to the Operative Buyer Team Leader, the role focuses on material requirements planning, raising purchase orders, mitigating supply risks, and resolving shortages to prevent production downtime. Core duties involve managing a supplier portfolio, tracking delivery and quality performance, implementing improvement plans, coordinating one-off parts and design changes, and supporting strategic procurement initiatives. The working **location is flexible within Sweden**. Candidates must possess previous purchasing experience within a **manufacturing environment**, alongside hands-on background working in an MRP system and tracking supplier KPIs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and fluency in English across speaking and writing are required. Strong planning skills and the ability to collaborate with sourcing, logistics, and finance functions are essential, while a CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations or equivalent experience is advantageous.
Keep production moving by securing the right materials at the right time. As an Operative Buyer, you anticipate supply risks, take ownership of shortages, and create value through effective purchasing and strong supplier collaboration.
About the job
You ensure continuity of supply through material requirements planning and scheduling, resolving potential issues before they affect production. Alongside safeguarding availability, you support supplier performance, working capital, and purchasing value across Mobile Crushing & Screening. You report to the Operative Buyer Team Leader.
Job responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders in line with demand and secure appropriate commercial terms.
- Identify actual and potential shortages, take remedial action, and expedite purchased items to minimize production disruption.
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitor performance, and implement improvement plans when needed.
- Coordinate design changes and one-off parts, including specifications, pricing, ordering and delivery.
- Maintain accurate procurement data and gather internal feedback on supplier quality and delivery performance.
- Support sourcing activities and procurement projects that improve value, pricing and supply continuity.
Location and flexibility
This position is flexible within Sweden.
Your profile
You have worked in a purchasing position within a manufacturing environment and understand how to manage changing priorities and demanding deadlines. A structured approach, sound judgment, and the ability to act early on supply risks help you succeed.
Your background includes:
- Experience using an MRP system and monitoring supplier performance against defined KPIs.
- Good planning, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
A CIPS Level 3 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
Clear written and verbal communication comes naturally to you, and you work effectively with sourcing, procurement, finance and logistics stakeholders. You’re comfortable in a fast-changing environment, bring a creative mindset, and take responsibility for moving issues toward practical solutions.
Our culture
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so 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. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.
Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Stevenson, hiring manager, rachel.stevenson@sandvik.com
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Union contacts – Sweden
- Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)76 111 03 36
- Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 126 45 81
- Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 251 44 57
Recruitment Specialist: Ulrika Gruffman
How to apply
This recruitment has an ongoing selection process, please send your application as soon as possible, and no later than November 9, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098915.
We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test.
To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com
Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.