Category manager

Om jobbet

Now we are looking for our new Category Manager. Do you have experience in strategic sourcing and are you a motivated person that like a challenge where you get to use your solution skills? Then you might be the right person for this position!

As a Category Manager you will be a part of an experienced and global Strategic Sourcing team based in Örebro.

As one of the Category Manager you will work with all parts of the purchasing process from strategy and planning to follow-up in your area. You are responsible for creating these strategies and to drive activities that ensure that the strategy can be fulfilled.

Mission

Your main responsibility is to maintain and develop our supplier relationship to ensure stable and reliable delivery performance, cost efficiency, high flexibility, sustainability and quality.

Through monitoring and consolidation of our supplier base, you ensure that we have the best possible suppliers.

In this position you are also securing that the supplier base fulfills corporate governance standards, including environmental and ethical standards of the Epiroc Group.

This is an outgoing and people-oriented role.

The team work cross-functionally within the organization as well as with our Suppliers and other Epiroc divisions (globally).

You enjoy to work and collaborate with other people in different positions/divisions and locations.

Your profile

To be the best fit for this position we are looking for you who has experience within strategic sourcing, sales or similar area. As a Category Manager you have a structured way of working, and a technical understanding.

Focus on, and experience from, finding solutions and to solve problems is also key to be successful in this role.

You should have negotiation skills and a great business acume, sound knowledge and understanding of purchasing tools and processes as well as ERP systems.

As we are a global organization with many global contacts, fluent in English verbally and writing is required.

To enjoy working in this position you should be a pro-active and goal oriented individual.

This position requires strong communication and negotiation skills to negotiate with suppliers. We see that you are an outgoing person with great ability to build lasting business relations.

To be a successful Category manager you must have a high level of personal drive, strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
Location and Other
This position is located in Sweden, but we can be flexible within our PC's areas. Occasional travel may be required.

Other

In case a candidate from a different country applies and is successful, Swedish or local terms and conditions will apply. There is no relocation package connected to this role.





Application and contacts

Please send your application, including CV and personal letter, by creating an account in our recruitment system as soon as possible but no later than 2026-03-23. We review applications on a rolling basis. Please note that, due to the current regulations, we will only consider applications received through our system and not via email or social media.

For question about the position, please contact hiring manager Elin Svensen, Group Manager Sourcing (elin.svensen@epiroc.com)

For questions about the hiring process, please contact Dana Galova, Recruitment Specialist (dana.galova@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 make 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 includes flexible working hours and bonus.

A hybrid workplace

Life at Epiroc can include the possibility of a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation, allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

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 atwww.epiroc.com