Category Manager to Indirect Strategic Sourcing

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm,
Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Join our team
Indirect Strategic Sourcing deliver services within Epiroc. Our mission is to reduce total purchasing cost and supply risk as well as to safeguard that we work with business partners committed to high quality and ethical, environmental and social standards.

We are a small, experienced team with different types of personalities that complement each other in a great way. We have an open and helpful climate where we care for each other. 

Job description
As Category Manager you support the implementation of the Epiroc sourcing strategy to achieve higher efficiency level and optimized TCO. You will maintain and develop the sourcing strategy within the category and contribute to the sourcing process development. You have responsibility for procurement projects and you also represent Sourcing as subproject leader in different Epiroc projects. 

Furthermore, you will perform commercial and contractual negotiations and risk mitigation. Supplier management and contract compliance will also be part of the job. Your work includes local/regional/national activities, but also global projects may be considered.

Your profile
To be able to contribute in best way within this role, we see that you have a university degree and/or a couple of years of experience from strategic sourcing. Since your work includes many contacts, global and national, it is required that your Swedish and English skills, verbal and written, are fluent. 

As a person we see that you like working collaborative as well as on your own. You  have good communication skills and like working in an innovative environment.

Location and travel
This position is located in Örebro, Kalmar or Fagersta, depending on where you live. Regardless, travels to the other locations will be required.

Application and contacts
Welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than April 23rd.

We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers.

For questions about the position please contact recruiting manager or recruiter:
Helena Norlund, Indirect Sourcing Manager, +46 (0) 19 670 7010
Oskar Trulsson, Recruitment Specialist, oskar.trulsson@external.epiroc.com

Life at Epiroc
By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!

In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:  
•    Global career opportunities
•    Epiroc University, for your own competence development
•    Community involvement
•    Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus.