Officer – Indirect Sourcing

1 day ago

Pune, India Sandvik Full time

Sandvik's Regional Sourcing Organization in Pune is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Officer – Indirect Sourcing to join our team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong procurement experience, particularly in indirect categories, and a passion for driving sourcing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the complete sourcing process for both local and imported suppliers—from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO), material receipt, and supplier payment.
  • Validate PR content and documentation to ensure timely PO release, aligned with agreed SLAs/KPIs.
  • Handle indirect procurement categories (products & services), evaluate supplier quotes, prepare comparisons, and negotiate best rates based on market norms and internal guidelines.
  • Ensure procurement decisions meet quality, cost, and delivery standards while adhering to ethical sourcing practices.
  • Create PRs based on requests from Global China PIC and define supplier source lists in S4 HANA.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders in your assigned area.
  • Participate in CTC (Close to Customer) meetings and provide updates on PO, material, and service delivery status.
  • Address performance gaps with suppliers and coordinate with internal teams for resolution.
  • Support vendor onboarding and master data management in SRM and ERP systems, ensuring compliance with global and local standards.
  • Lead and support audits (ISO, financial, taxation) and maintain departmental documentation.
  • Provide timely MIS reports and assist in strategic sourcing projects with category managers.
  • Collaborate with the order processing team and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.

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Additional Responsibilities

  • In-depth knowledge of indirect procurement practices, especially in the mining sector.
  • Experience with indirect categories such as logistics, HR, and MRO is a plus.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (M3/SAP); exposure to other ERP platforms is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with legal contract terms for both domestic and international suppliers.
  • Strong understanding of sourcing activities, supplier management, and indent validation.

Health & Safety

  • Adopt a positive approach to building a sustainable Sandvik Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) culture within the workplace.
  • Conduct yourself in accordance with Sandvik EHS Vision to achieve Zero Harm to our people, the environment we work in, our customers and our suppliers.
  • Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and ensure that your actions do not adversely affect the environment or the health and safety of anyone in the workplace.
  • Identify and report any unsafe work behaviors/practices, hazards and incidents immediately.

Skills & Experience

5 to 6 years for Diploma & 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect sourcing.

Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Proficiency in MS Office 365 and data analysis.

Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

What We Offer

Sandvik provides a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Application Details

Apply by: September 10, 2025

Contact: Sourajit Mitra, Recruitment Specialist

External applicants: Visit home.sandvik/careers to apply.

Internal applicants: Apply via the intranet link "View all job opportunities" located at the bottom right of the intranet's main page.

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