Buyer Analyst

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide, ranked among Forbes’ Top 100 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and build world-class surface mining drill rigs. Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges in a fun, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Buyer Analyst to support procurement for production and after-market needs at our Rotary Drilling Division in Alachua, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Purchase components based on requirements within MRP.
• Expedite, de-expedite, and cancel parts based on production requirements.
• Purchase components for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) via hand requisitions or through internet approval sites as needed.
• Resolve invoice disputes with suppliers.
• Resolve non-conforming parts by sending parts back to the supplier for evaluation, rework, or replacement.
• Gather information from suppliers to understand supply constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or applicable studies with 1+ years of experience, or
• Associate's degree with 2+ years’ experience in purchasing manufacturing parts, or
• Equivalent educational background with 3+ years’ experience in purchasing manufacturing parts.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and processes to perform job functions.
• Ability to work independently and produce results that meet quality, timeliness, and acceptability standards with minimal supervision.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM and 10-key data entry proficiency.
• Creativity to continuously improve processes.
• Fluent in written and oral English; Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP and their applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire.
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months).
• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.