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About Epiroc

Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation.

The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries.

Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

Your Mission

Join Epiroc as a Category Manager and shape the future of sourcing. In this strategic role, you'll lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, enable sustainable procurement, and secure supplier capacity to support our operations. As the Category Manager, you’ll collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams to build a resilient, forward-thinking supply chain. You’ll have full ownership of your category, giving you the opportunity to influence key decisions, drive supplier performance, and make a lasting impact on Epiroc’s global success.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining high-quality standards across all sourcing activities.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor global market trends to identify cost reduction opportunities and manage price volatility.
• Support initiatives that ensure sourcing practices are sustainable, ethical, and environmentally responsible.
• Collaborate with suppliers to promote the use of sustainable materials and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and sustainability goals in the sourcing process.
• Ensuring that suppliers maintain sufficient capacity to meet Epiroc's material requirements both in the short and long term.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to guarantee supply chain reliability and responsiveness.
• Encourage suppliers to develop flexible manufacturing systems that can quickly adapt to demand changes, ensuring responsiveness in times of demand volatility
• Identify potential capacity constraints and work with suppliers to mitigate risks, such as bottlenecks or supply disruptions. This may include creating contingency plans or seeking alternative suppliers to ensure continued material availability

What you’ll bring:

• Diploma and/or degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in the mining equipment industry backed by sourcing expertise
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices and global supply chain management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Sourcing tools as Cirtuo and BI

Closing Date: 23 June 2025

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com .

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

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