We are a growing precision manufacturing team producing high‑quality round cutting tools for customers across various industries. We’re committed to quality, innovation, and providing a clean, well‑organized workplace where skilled team members can thrive.
We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic Purchaser to join our team.
Position Overview
As a Strategic Purchaser, you will lead purchasing activities for assigned material and service categories in line with Seco Procurement Guidelines and KPIs. You will contribute to category strategy development, collaborate closely with Global Category Managers, identify and evaluate new suppliers, and negotiate regional or local agreements that support both divisional and Group strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
With local and/or regional responsibility, you will manage strategic direct and indirect purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, processes, and Group standards. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Participate in or develop category strategies in collaboration with the Global Category Manager (or independently where no GCM is assigned).
Identify, prepare, and lead purchasing projects for assigned categories in cooperation with internal stakeholders or for local needs.
Research, evaluate, and nominate new and existing suppliers aligned with Seco’s strategic requirements.
Ensure supplier compliance with laws, CSR standards, Code of Conduct, and internal policies.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery) and optimize the supplier base.
Manage procurement activities using common processes, systems, and tools, following delegation and authority matrices.
Execute tenders, align specifications with stakeholders, and establish contracts in accordance with Group guidelines.
Collect and analyze data on existing agreements, pricing, supply chains, volumes, and quality performance.
Negotiate contracts and ensure the correct application of contractual terms
(e.g. SSCoc, Sandvik Purchasing Conditions).
Resolve supplier-related issues such as invoices, deliveries, and cost deviations.
Support supply chain, logistics, customers, and finance in supplier contract execution and escalation handling.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the ERP system in compliance with Sandvik processes.
Participate in preparation and follow-up of supplier audits.
Collaborate across Seco and Sandvik to drive synergies, cost savings, and negotiation opportunities.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supplier and product risks within assigned categories.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and tools.
Qualifications & Experience
Strong business acumen with proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Results-driven mindset with agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Experience with M3 ERP is preferred but not required
Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or supply chain roles
Experience with strategic purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration
Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, or engineering-driven environments is beneficial
Regular interaction with a broad range of internal stakeholders (supply chain, engineering, finance, logistics) and external suppliers
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
Supportive team environment
Seco Tools, a subsidy of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
