Junior Sourcing Specialist

Sandvik Indirect Procurement Finland works as an active part of a decentralized Sandvik organization. We support the goals and strategies of our Business Areas through category-driven, efficient and resilient procurement. We are now looking for a proactive Junior Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Tampere for a full-time fixed-term position until 31 August 2027. This is an entry-level opportunity to gain broad, practical experience in indirect procurement in an international business environment. The role is primarily based at the Tampere factory, with the possibility to work remotely from time to time. Your role In this entry-level procurement role, you will support the Indirect Procurement Finland team in different daily activities and selected development projects. Your responsibilities will include e.g,: Supporting our stakeholders in supplier onboarding and purchase-to-pay process related tasks Validating and maintaining supplier master data across different procurement and business systems Supporting in supplier contracting, contract archiving and signature workflows Planning and executing of procurement related trainings, instructions and updates Acting as a substitution for a short parental leave taking care of specific sourcing and procurement related activities under Travel, Promotion and Communication category Assisting in other procurement-related tasks and projects as needed. In this role you will work closely with the Indirect Procurement team, internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will receive support from experienced procurement professionals and have the opportunity to develop your skills through varied assignments. Your background and skills You have a suitable educational background in business, procurement, supply chain, engineering or another relevant field. You may be a recent graduate or at an early stage of your career. Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or customer service is an advantage. To succeed in the role, we expect you to: Have a genuine interest in procurement and willingness to learn Be service-minded and comfortable working with different counterparties Work in a proactive and systematic way Be comfortable using digital tools and learning new solutions Have good written and spoken communication skills in Finnish and English Our culture At Sandvik, we believe that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger workplace for our employees, our business, and ultimately our customers. Our inclusive culture is built on our core values: Winning Together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer Focus. In our team, we work together, share information and support one another. Contact information For more information about the position, please contact Sanna Suomalainen, Indirect Procurement Manager, tel. +358 40 829 9734, time slots for possible questions: Friday 4th of September 12:00-13:00, Monday 7th September 15:00-16:00. How to apply Submit your application and CV at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday 20th September 2026. We review applications already during the application period and recommend applying as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. When applying, please note that we don’t accept applications by email. Job ID: R0096219