Category Manager

Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to optimize supplier relationships and sourcing strategies. The role involves ensuring high-quality, cost-effective supply across assigned categories and managing supplier evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in Strategic Sourcing, and strong negotiation skills. The position may require 35% travel to domestic and international suppliers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Formulate sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives.
• Select and evaluate business partners objectively.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Epiroc’s Business Code of Practice.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical mindset and skills

Contract writing skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master degree preferred

Tools

ERP (M3 or other)

Excel Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• 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

Job Overview

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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.