Head of Global Sourcing

Head of Global Sourcing

Functional area: Sourcing Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Country/Region: SE Location: Nacka, Stockholm County, SE, 131 Company name: Epiroc Drilling Tools AB Date of posting: Sep 30, 2024

Head of Global Sourcing – RGD

Are you a strategic leader with expertise in the mining industry and global sourcing? Epiroc is looking for a dynamic Head of Global Sourcing to lead our global sourcing organization within the RGD division. Join our Operations Management Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier development!

Mission

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner in the mining and construction industries, has taken a decisive step to enhance its focus on the tools business. As of May 1st, 2024, the new Rock Drilling Tools (RGD) division was formed. RGD encompasses the following business lines: Tophammer and Handheld, DTH, Rotary and Raiseboring, Ground Support, and Supply Chain. By creating a dedicated division, Epiroc aims to optimize focus across all business lines and facilitate sustainable, profitable growth. As the Head of Global Sourcing, your mission is to build a competitive and resilient supplier base, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to the company’s overall success. You will shape the strategic direction and vision for global sourcing, fostering collaboration across regions and business lines. In this role, you will ensure that sourcing practices are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with Epiroc’s values and goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the global sourcing organization for the RGD division, reporting to the VP of Operations and actively participating in the Operations Management Team.
2. Develop and implement strategic improvements for operational, tactical, and strategic purchasing in line with company objectives, focusing on securing multiple qualified suppliers for core products.
3. Direct responsibility for category management, supplier development, and sourcing process optimization, ensuring the best organizational structure for global sourcing.
4. Work closely with local and regional teams under general managers to support local sourcing efforts and ensure efficient logistics.
5. Collaborate with R&D to qualify suppliers for all sourced products and contribute to customer value creation through innovative solutions.
6. Represent the division in the Epiroc Sourcing Council, fostering collaboration with other divisions.
7. Monitor and mitigate risks through metrics like inbound quality, delivery times, cost efficiency, and lead-time improvements, implementing improvement plans when necessary.
8. Drive value creation through close partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders, continuously improving materials, reducing excess quality demands, and leveraging new technologies.

Requirements

1. Knowledge of the mining and/or metal industry, particularly in sourcing Metal.
2. 10+ years of senior-level experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
3. Proven leadership experience managing international teams in a global, matrix organization.
4. Expertise in navigating complex global supply chains and working closely with suppliers, R&D, and business lines to drive innovation.
5. Ability to mitigate supply chain risks and optimize sourcing processes, with a focus on sustainability and compliance.

Location

Ideally at one of our Production Center locations: Fagersta (Sweden), Fort Loudon (USA), Johannesburg (South Africa), or Hyderabad (India).

Recruitment process

Please submit your CV in English by creating an account in our recruitment system as soon as possible, but no later than 2024.10.13 . We review applications on a rolling basis, but please allow some delay in response during the summer holiday period. Note that due to regulations, we cannot handle applications received through email. For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact Group Talent Acquisition Manager at therese.reinfeldt@epiroc.com, or Talent Acquisition Specialist at nina.fazeli@external.epiroc.com. Epiroc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership, or genetics. Epiroc complies with applicable country, state, and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Epiroc supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr