Category Manager Weldments

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The Mining and Infrastructure Attachments division is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing hydraulic attachment tools, ground engaging tools, and infrastructure battery-powered hand tools and attachments. Our products serve diverse industries including mining, construction, infrastructure, demolition, and recycling. With production facilities spanning six continents, including major hubs in Sweden, Germany, USA, and Australia, we are committed to delivering excellence in both products and services.

Your mission

As a Category Manager you will be responsible for leading strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives within defined product categories- specifically weldments and hydraulics—supporting business growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The role combines technical expertise in welding with commercial acumen and supplier relationship management, particularly with East European partners.

Main responsibilities include:

Category Strategy & Execution

Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with divisional goals

Conduct market and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and risks

 Lead dual sourcing evaluations, especially in risk-prone regions

Supplier Relationship Management

Develop and manage a global supplier base, with emphasis on East European suppliers

Ensure supplier compliance with performance, sustainability, and ethical standards

Technical & Commercial Expertise

Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure product quality and manufacturability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with sourcing, engineering, finance, and sustainability teams to align sourcing strategies, Represent the sourcing function in development projects and CPI initiatives

Risk & Contract Management

Negotiate contracts and manage supplier risks including geopolitical and compliance issues

Your profile

As an ideal candidate for this role, you have a Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain or similar with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or Operations, preferably in hydraulics and heavy equipment. You have solid understanding of welded structures and hydraulic systems used in demolition and earthmoving tools and have good experience in managing East European suppliers (including scouting and auditing). You also have an experience in cooperation with dispersed sourcing/purchasing teams.

The person we are looking for has good communication, presentation, negotiation, and data analytical skills. You can manage multiple tasks globally and have demonstrated leadership capabilities. You have expertise in negotiating/interpreting legal terms and conditions and the ability to influence a large and diverse group of stakeholders including Senior Management, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain Management personnel.

This is a global opportunity, therefore fluency in English is necessary. Additional languages are considered a plus.

Life at Epiroc

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

There are also 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 include flexible working hours and bonus.

Location and travel

The location for this role is flexible, with the possibility to be based in Epiroc offices in Czechia, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. Local terms and conditions will apply. Regular travel will be required (up to 50%).

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.

Application and contact information

We encourage you to submit your application through our online career site as soon as possible, but no later than September 30th, 2025.

We are committed to a thorough recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and assessments. To ensure a safe working environment, we conduct identity checks and drug and alcohol screening. Our process is designed to be fair and inclusive; you can expect transparent communication and a balanced evaluation of your skills and experience.

For more information contact Recruiting manager Elisabeth Salenborg, elisabeth.salenborg@epiroc.com or Recruitment specialist Zuzana Kalivodova, zuzana.kalivodova@epiroc.com