Category Manager

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 epirocgroup.com.

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 develops and manages an optimized supplier base to ensure stable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply across assigned categories. The role leads sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive total cost optimization and long-term supplier performance. Develop and manage an optimized supplier base that secures a stable supply flow, with the highest quality and availability at the most competitive cost.

Responsibilities:

• 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 oversee supplier contracts, including proper storage
• 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

Knowledge/Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing function
• Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis
• High level of knowledge related to supplier frame agreements preferred
• ERP (M3 or other) experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel Microsoft office

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Goal oriented
• Analytical mindset and skills
• Creative mindset
• Contract writing skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• 35% travel may be required to visit key domestic and international suppliers
• Must possess exceptional integrity to handle supplier relationships objectively and to maintain confidentiality of shared information while dealing with competitive suppliers

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

Any background check conducted will be evaluated through an individualized assessment, taking into account the job's specific requirements and the candidate's circumstances.

Employment at Epiroc is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc 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.

United. Inspired. Performance unites us, Innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward. In the 150 countries where you can find Epiroc, we encourage our employees to take ownership of their own development and careers with the support of their leaders. We are committed to giving you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at

The work environment reflects typical conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of this role in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level is generally low to moderate.