Category Manager

Description

• Initiate and complete administrative requirements, such as generating RFQs and RFPs, writing engineering changes/deviation requests, loading quotations, standard cost adjustments, purchasing price variance reporting, etc.
• Participate in new product development and process improvement projects as required
• Perform supplier evaluations using objective criteria, including but not limited to quality, risk minimization, productivity, delivery performance, safety, reliability, commercial performance, competence, and price.
• Ensure supplier payment issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Develop pricing strategies to achieve total cost optimization
• Perform make/buy analysis
• Develop, implement, and manage supplier contracts
• Collaborate with sourcing colleagues worldwide to optimize economy of scale, maximize leverage, and take advantage of synergies when possible.
• Select and evaluate business partners in an objective and professional manner in order to achieve the best possible total cost, on-time delivery, and quality
• Conduct supplier business review meetings to ensure cooperation and strategic alignment
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Comply with Epiroc’s Purchasing policy
• Ensure that suppliers comply with Epiroc’s Business Code of Practice, applicable laws, regulations, restrictions, and standards
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans as needed
• Monitor and update sourcing parameters in the ERP system to ensure master data integrity
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to formulate sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives to meet established goals and drive continuous improvements

Requirements

• Proficient in Excel Microsoft office
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master degree preferred
• Must possess exceptional integrity to handle supplier relationships objectively and to maintain confidentiality of shared information while dealing with competitive suppliers
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing function
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Contract writing skills
• Analytical mindset and skills
• Creative mindset
• Negotiation skills
• ERP (M3 or other) experience preferred
• Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• High level of knowledge related to supplier frame agreements preferred
• Goal oriented
• 35% travel may be required to visit key domestic and international suppliers
• Networking skills

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness program
• 401(k) plan
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Employee discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance