Category Manager

Epiroc Group; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care eligibility - medical, etc

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

FSAs and HSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Epiroc is seeking a Category Manager in Garland, TX to lead supplier strategy, evaluation, and contracts across assigned categories. You will drive total cost optimization, quality, and availability while managing supplier relationships and risk.

Onsite work emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external partners to secure stable, cost-effective supply. The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, solid Excel skills, and experience with supplier agreements and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience in supply chain management and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of supplier frame agreements preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Formulate sourcing strategies with stakeholders.
• Evaluate partners to optimize total cost, delivery, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with policy and standards.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and mitigations.
• Develop and oversee supplier contracts and pricing strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and conduct reviews.
• Conduct make/buy analyses and participate in NPD projects.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs and ERP master data.
• Resolve supplier payment issues and collaborate globally.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Goal oriented

Analytical mindset

Creative mindset

Contract writing

Travel willingness

Integrity

Education

5+ years strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Supplier agreements knowledge

ERP experience (M3 or similar)

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP (M3)

Job description

Category Manager

Functional area: Supply Chain & Sourcing

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: US

City: Garland

Location: Garland, TX, US, 75040

Company name: Epiroc

Date of posting: Jun 29, 2026

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness program
• 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
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Role Summary

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

• 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
• Goal oriented
• Analytical mindset and skills
• Creative mindset
• Contract writing 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.

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.