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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk mitigation activities.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, contracting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and logistics teams to support sourcing decisions.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capacity, and industry developments.
• Support new product introductions and supplier onboarding activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, sustainability requirements, and supplier standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable savings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering.
• Intermediate Excel experience.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing suppliers of heavy weldments, fabricated assemblies and precision machined components with strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements and supply chain risks.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to manage cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• An analytical, structured, and detail-oriented approach.
• Legal and contract review skills.
• Data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.