Procurement and AP Manager

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Job Title: Procurement and AP Manager
Department: Finance
Reports to: CFO
Travel: Limited
Classification: Exempt
Location: Flexible, Hybrid

The Procurement and AP Manager will oversee the Procurement Team and the Accounts Payable (AP) Team, manage inventory planning at the plant and distribution centers, and ensure optimal use of plant resources in alignment with sales and logistics projections.

• Manage planning and purchasing teams to ensure efficient and optimized utilization in terms of cost and production resources.
• Oversee daily AP operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Promote continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Responsible for training new and current employees.
• Handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and onboard new employees.

• Manage the supply chain while addressing opportunities for improvement and bottlenecks to minimize risks of disruptions.
• Control inventory levels of slow-moving and obsolete items in distribution and production centers.
• Monitor sales and order entry to understand production needs and adapt to strategy and volume.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of inventory in production and the flow of goods.
• Maintain direct and periodic contact with key customers to understand demand fluctuations.
• Manage price negotiations with suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Seek alternative suppliers as needed.
• Support development of internal projects, new products, and product reallocation in line with global strategy.
• Ensure compliance with production plans and seek delivery improvement opportunities.
• Track performance indicators for procurement and planning, acting quickly on deviations.
• Develop employees through performance indicators and engagement surveys.

• Participate in invoice matching, processing, and payment preparation.
• Support the General Accounting team and Production Controllers with AP-related data.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including AP aging reports.
• Oversee and participate in the weekly disbursement process.
• Compile weekly funding requests to Treasury.
• Ensure all intra-group invoices are posted and reconcile the SIH (AP) at month-end.
• Confirm that approval and internal control requirements are met.
• Represent Accounts Payable in process improvement projects.

• Apply procedures and concepts within the discipline and understand basic concepts of other disciplines.
• Use understanding of interdepartmental relationships to improve efficiency.
• Lead employees; manage a team, adapt plans, coach to meet deadlines, and align with the Sandvik Leadership model.
• Use judgement to resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Use tact and diplomacy to handle sensitive issues.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements to methods, tools, and processes; share best practices.
• Ensure accountability for environment, health, and safety per local legislation and policies.
• Adhere to the GWS Way, applicable legislation, and established policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, data analytics, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in accounting or purchasing/procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with Infor Visual is strongly preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.