Category Manager

Overview

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for candidates who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. Innovation is an important part of our DNA. If you appreciate an environment where you get to think new and constantly evolve, you will thrive here.

About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at

We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.

Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Join Our Team as a Category Manager at Epiroc!

The Category Manager is an individual contributor who develops and manages an optimized supplier base that secures a stable supply flow, with the highest quality and availability at the most competitive cost.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to formulate sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives to meet established goals and drive continuous improvements
• Select and evaluate business partners in an objective and professional manner in order to achieve the best possible total cost, on-time delivery, and quality
• Ensure that suppliers comply with Epiroc’s Business Code of Practice, applicable laws, regulations, restrictions, and standards
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans as needed
• Develop, implement, and manage supplier contracts
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Develop pricing strategies to achieve total cost optimization
• Conduct supplier business review meetings to ensure cooperation and strategic alignment
• Perform supplier evaluations using objective criteria, including but not limited to quality, risk minimization, productivity, delivery performance, safety, reliability, commercial performance, competence, and price.
• Perform make/buy analysis
• Participate in new product development and process improvement projects as required
• Initiate and complete administrative requirements, such as generating RFQs and RFPs, writing engineering changes/deviation requests, loading quotations, standard cost adjustments, purchasing price variance reporting, etc.
• Monitor and update sourcing parameters in the ERP system to ensure master data integrity
• Ensure supplier payment issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Collaborate with sourcing colleagues worldwide to optimize economy of scale, maximize leverage, and take advantage of synergies when possible.
• Comply with Epiroc’s Purchasing policy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Goal oriented
• Analytical mindset and skills
• Creative mindset
• Contract writing skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing…