Strategic Buyer

United. Inspired.Performance unites us, innovation inspires us, and commitment drives us to keep moving forward.

All new thinkers are welcome.We are looking for candidates who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. Innovation is an important part of our DNA. If you appreciate an environment where you get to think new and constantly evolve, you will thrive here.

About us.Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Orebro, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.

We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change.With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other's abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.

Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

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

Join Our Team as a Strategic Buyer at Epiroc!

Work Type: Onsite

Your Mission:

Support Epiroc Drilling Solutions' production through efficient sourcing of components that result in the highest quality and availability at the most competitive cost.

Responsibilities:

• Process RFQs in a timely manner to secure part availability
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Initiate and complete administrative requirements, such as writing engineering changes/deviation requests, loading quotations, standard cost adjustments, purchasing price variance reporting, Lead time updates, etc.
• Ensure supplier master data integrity
• Participate in process improvement projects as required
• Act as Business Key User (BKU), train and support suppliers and internal users on company's supplier collaboration portal.
• Work with Lead Sourcing Category Manager to formulate sourcing strategies and manage assigned tactical suppliers
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with Epiroc's Purchasing policy

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in supply chain management and manufacturing operations preferred
• ERP (M3 or other) experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel Microsoft office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Networking skills
• Some travel may be required to visit key suppliers

The work environment is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job within an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

A place where we all matter. Epiroc's diversity approach is holistic, and our goal is to continue attracting, developing and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

Employment at Epiroc is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in a signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. Signature of this document serves as acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity and sustainability are key to growing fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. Epiroc is a leading manufacturer for the mining and infrastructure industries. Learn more at Epiroc.com.