Sourcing Professional

Job Title: Sourcing Professional (Purchase)
No. of Vacancies: 1

Job Requisition: R0090495
Location: Pune

Employment Type: Full-time, Regular

About Sandvik Coromant: Sandvik Coromant is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development, we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards in collaboration with our customers. Our solutions serve major industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. We have 8,000 employees and a global presence in 130 countries. Sandvik Coromant is part of the Sandvik Machining Solutions business area within the Sandvik Group.

Role Overview: As a sourcing professional will be responsible for managing and overseeing the purchasing activities of Sandvik Coromant India. They will work closely with the Head of Purchase & Logistics and the Purchasing team to ensure that all procurement activities are carried out efficiently and effectively. Effective & efficient execution of P2P requirements on daily basis in line with Annual Operation Plan as well as assigned activities by Purchase Manager & Head Purchase ensuring organizational targets gets achieved

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage plant-level purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of engineering goods and services at the right price, quality, and quantity.
• Act as the first point of contact for purchasing at the plant/location, coordinating with PU/SU and escalating issues to Purchase Management when required.
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of Purchase Indents from all departments.
• Release purchase orders ensuring compliance with price, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and support suppliers onboarding following governance guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier network through performance monitoring.
• Improve plant-level operational purchasing processes including planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and practices to achieve individual and departmental KPIs.
• Coordinate with Finance for supplier payment releases and reconciliation.
• Proactively drive cost reduction, savings initiatives, and value creation opportunities.
• Resolve P2P-related issues promptly to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain supplier master data and material catalogue codes for seamless procurement.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional team (CFT) projects and initiatives.
• Monitor, measure, and report all purchasing MIS as required by management.
• Maintain documentation related to ISO 9001, ISO 14000, ISO 45001 standards.
• Support and participate in Internal Finance Control audits.

Your Profile: We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with an MBA/Supply Chain specialization.
• Proficient in MS Office; advanced Power BI skills.
• Hands-on experience with SOPIC, SAP, ARIBA; expert in SAP S/4 HANA.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess procurement risks and leverage data analytics.
• Understanding of global markets and diverse sourcing regions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to drive cost‑effective initiatives.
• Skilled across multiple procurement processes and systems, with experience solving both routine and occasional complex issues.
• Knowledge of import–export procedures and EOU operations (preferred).
• Effective in communicating with international suppliers and internal teams.

Benefits:

Sandvik offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence, development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply 

You may upload your updated profile against JR No. R0090495 in Workday system through your ESS login, no later than April 30, 2026 OR

or send the resume to preeti.datta@sandvik.com.

OR

Send your application by registering on our site www.sandvik.com/career​ and uploading your CV against JR No. R0090495 before April 30, 2026.