Indirect Sourcing with AI as an enabler

Do you want to shape the future of sourcing, where AI, data, and digital tools drive smarter decisions and stronger business impact? Here, you help transform how sourcing creates value through data, AI, and digital innovation.

Why Sandvik?
At Sandvik, sourcing is evolving fast—powered by digitalization and AI—and you’re part of making that transformation real. By joining us, you get to;

• Take on a strategic, future-oriented position with clear business impact
• Work hands-on with AI and data-driven sourcing practices
• Lead sourcing initiatives within Indirect Sourcing support Direct Sourcing when needed
• Join a global environment with close collaboration across regions

About the job
You develop and optimize sourcing strategies and execution within Indirect Sourcing, focusing on Professional Services such as consulting, IT, HR, and marketing. Daily work integrates AI tools, advanced analytics, and digital sourcing platforms to improve decision-making and supplier performance across EMEA. You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers while contributing to a team of eight colleagues where knowledge sharing drives success.

Job responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives within Indirect Sourcing and support Direct Sourcing when needed
• Translate business needs into sourcing strategies, supplier requirements, and selection criteria
• Active stakeholder management with timely deliveries
• Drive supplier evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and compliance
• Apply AI tools (such as Copilot) and analytics for e.g. spend analysis, supplier insights, contracts and negotiations
• Contribute to the development of next-generation sourcing strategies including AI tools as a key enabler
• Drive digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement in sourcing processes

Location and flexibility
This position is based in Svedala, Sweden.

Your profile
With a background in sourcing or supply chain, you combine analytical thinking with a strong interest in how AI and digital tools transform ways of working. You’re comfortable using data to support decisions and thrive in a global, collaborative environment.

Your background includes:

• At least 3 years of experience in indirect sourcing, sourcing, or supply chain understanding of or exposure to Direct Sourcing
• Hands-on in execution of sourcing initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
• A university degree in business, engineering, data, supply chain, or similar
• Experience working with contracts, negotiations, analytics, and digital sourcing tools (e.g. AI, Copilot)
• You are tech savvy and have a strong interest in new digital tools, including AI
• Strong communication skills in English and Swedish

Curiosity and a forward-looking mindset set you apart. You enjoy exploring new technologies and finding smarter ways to work. Collaboration comes naturally, and you build trust with stakeholders, your sourcing colleagues and suppliers while driving progress and results.

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 Head of Regional Sourcing EMEA, Tobias Lindberg, hiring manager, tobias.lindberg@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

Send your application no later than 16 august, 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: R0092253.

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

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