Category Manager

Epiroc
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Analytical","Problem-solving","Leadership"]

Category Manager leads sourcing strategy and supplier management for assigned categories, optimizing total cost and supplier performance. You’ll develop and manage supplier bases, conduct evaluations, contract management, and drive continuous improvement to ensure stable, high-quality, cost-effective supply across categories in a global manufacturing environment.

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Epiroc
Epiroc
2 months ago

Category Manager

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Job Summary

Category Manager leads sourcing strategy and supplier management for assigned categories, optimizing total cost and supplier performance. You’ll develop and manage supplier bases, conduct evaluations, contract management, and drive continuous improvement to ensure stable, high-quality, cost-effective supply across categories in a global manufacturing environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with internal stakeholders to formulate sourcing strategies aligned with business initiatives and drive continuous improvements.
  • •Select and evaluate business partners to achieve best total cost, on-time delivery, and quality.
  • •Ensure suppliers comply with Code of Practice and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • •Perform supplier risk assessments and mitigation planning as needed.
  • •Develop, implement, and oversee supplier contracts and maintain master data in ERP.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree required; Master degree preferred.
  • •Minimum of 5+ years in a strategic sourcing function.
  • •Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis.
  • •ERP experience (M3 or similar) preferred.
  • •Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience:5+ yearsManufacturingSupply chainProcurement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationAnalyticalProblem-solvingLeadership
Tech Stack:ERPExcel

Company Brief

Epiroc
Designs, manufactures and services equipment, tools and solutions for mining and infrastructure industries, including rock drilling rigs, excavation tools, and aftermarket services to improve productivity and sustainability.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded: 2018
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