Strategic Buyer (6-Month Contract)

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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

PRINCIPAL 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

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in supply chain management and manufacturing operations preferred
• ERP (M3 or other) experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel Microsoft office

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Some travel may be required to visit key suppliers
• Must possess exceptional integrity to handle supplier relationships objectively and to maintain confidentiality of shared information while dealing with competitive suppliers

Life at Epiroc:

We are Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. By joining Epiroc, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity and innovation, 'Dare to Think New.' With innovative technology, we develop and produce innovative drill rigs, rock excavation, and construction tools. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.

Employment at Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC 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 signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC 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.

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.