Global Category Manager

Global Category Manager

Functional area: Supply Chain & Sourcing

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid

Country/Region: SE

Location: Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, SE; 13100 Tournan en Brie, J, SE; 77220 Belleville en Beaujolais, Rhone, SE; 69220 Lailly-en-Val, 45, SE; 45740 Saint Lager, Rhone, SE; 69220 Cergy, Île-de-France, SE; 95863 Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, SE; 41034 Regnie-Durette, Rhone, SE; 69430

Company name: Epiroc

Your Mission

As a Global Category Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for strategic and tactical sourcing within key categories, primarily steel castings, forgings, and related hydraulics components. You will shape global category strategies that support business objectives, ensure supply continuity, and drive long-term value creation.

You will manage and develop a global supplier base, lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management, and continuously improve performance across cost, quality, delivery, risk, and sustainability. You will actively drive cost and value initiatives such as design-to-cost, value engineering, localization, and total cost of ownership optimization, supported by market intelligence, spend analysis, and risk assessments.

You will work with engineering, operations, finance, and other stakeholders in a global, cross-functional environment. Through early supplier involvement, you will support product development and industrialization by providing technical input on materials and manufacturing processes and by enabling robust, competitive sourcing solutions.

Your mission also includes:

• Developing and executing global category strategies aligned with business and supply chain priorities
• Ensuring resilient, compliant, and sustainable sourcing solutions across international markets
• Contributing to continuous improvement by challenging existing ways of working and driving measurable results

Your Profile

You are a confident and experienced sourcing professional who is comfortable taking ownership, challenging viewpoints, and working in complex, international environments. You thrive in global roles where not everything is predefined and where continuous improvement is part of everyday work.

We believe you bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Supply Chain, or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing or category management within manufacturing or heavy industry
• Strong technical understanding of steel castings, forgings, hydraulics and related manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and drive measurable cost and value improvements
• Fluency both in English and French is required
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels

Location and Other

This position is flexible within Europe, with a preference for proximity to an Epiroc site to support collaboration and team integration. Potential locations include, but are not limited to, the Czech Republic, Poland, France, Spain or Serbia.

The role includes regular international travel (approximately up to 50%), depending on business needs. We offer a hybrid workplace — a way of working that provides flexibility and promotes a healthier balance between professional and personal life.

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you’ll make a big difference in shaping a more sustainable future.

At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact. To support your journey, we offer a competitive Total Rewards Package.

Application and contact information

We encourage you to submit your application in English through our online career site as soon as possible, but no later than 15th of July 2026.

We are committed to a thorough recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and assessments. Our process is designed to be fair and inclusive; you can expect transparent communication and a balanced evaluation of your skills and experience.

For questions about the position, please contact Epiroc. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. The company offers equipment and services for automation, digitalization and electrification. Learn more at