Head of Strategic Sourcing NASA

Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC in Garland, Texas is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to direct teams across North and South America. The role focuses on building a resilient, cost-efficient supplier base for NASA-related aftermarket products, while driving regionalization and sustainability initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects, leverage AI and analytics to improve decisions, and work onsite with a minimum three days per week in the Garland hub to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required; strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Proven leadership in global or multi-site environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop sourcing teams across North & South America.
• Serve as primary sourcing contact for NASA PSN program.
• Balance global leverage with regional needs to optimize cost and quality.
• Secure resilient supplier base and ensure on-time delivery with required quality.
• Drive regionalization and supplier diversity to strengthen the supply chain.
• Promote sustainability, digitalization, and AI-driven productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing and Supply Chain to enable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Analytical mindset

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

University degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Job Posting Overview

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 19,000 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 VacationPaid Sick Time

Join Our Team as Head of Strategic Sourcing NASA at Epiroc!

As the Head of Strategic Sourcing NASA, you will lead and develop sourcing teams across North and South America while driving sourcing excellence for a global aftermarket portfolio of heavy equipment products and components. This role is central to securing a resilient, sustainable, and competitive supplier base that supports Epiroc's mission to deliver highquality products on time and at optimal total cost.

Work Type

Onsite - Garland, Texas Domestic and international travel required.

Shift Timings

Standard business hours, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This role benefits from close collaboration and visible leadership. Therefore, a minimum of three days per week in the office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop sourcing teams in Garland, Canada, and Chile, ensuring alignment with PSD strategic priorities.
• Serve as the primary sourcing point of contact for the Parts & Services Division NASA organization (PSN).
• Balance global leverage with regional agility to capture synergies while meeting regional business needs.
• Secure a resilient, sustainable, and competitive supplier base delivering on time, with required quality, and optimal total cost of ownership.
• Advance regionalization strategies to support business growth and supply chain resilience.
• Drive supplier compliance with Epiroc requirements and sustainability objectives, including CO reduction and SBTi adoption.
• Reduce supply chain risks through supplier diversification and dual sourcing.
• Support business growth through collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Optimize total landed cost through effective category management and regionforregion sourcing.
• Deliver sustainable COGS improvements through crossfunctional collaboration and digitalization.
• Build a highperforming organization through strong leadership, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation through supplier partnerships, digitalization, AI, and automation.
• Contribute ~5% of time to leadership and development of Garland Hub.

Knowledge/Education

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven leadership experience in a global environment.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and businessoriented mindset.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and develop people.
• Strong project management and organizational capability.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative workplace.
• Experience leveraging AI, analytics, and digitalization to enhance productivity and decisionmaking.

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 www.epiroc.com

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.