Strategic Sourcing Manager

Join us as a Strategic Sourcing Manager you will play a critical role in establishing and leading a high-performing sourcing function that supports operational excellence supply chain resilience and sustainable business growth. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies optimizing the supplier base delivering cost improvements driving localization initiatives and building a sourcing organization that supports the companys long-term growth ambitions.

Your Mission:

• Develop and lead the strategic sourcing agenda ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Review optimize and strengthen the supplier base to improve quality delivery performance cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Drive cost-saving and total cost of ownership improvement initiatives through supplier negotiations sourcing projects and value engineering activities.
• Establish a fit-for-purpose sourcing structure with clear roles accountability and capability development across the sourcing function.
• Lead localization initiatives by identifying qualifying and developing capable local suppliers while minimizing supply risks.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and implement robust supplier performance management processes to support underground business KPIs.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks while ensuring compliance with responsible sourcing sustainability and governance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Production Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Business Leadership teams to support operational excellence and business growth.

Your Profile:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Procurement or a related field.
• 8-10 years experience in Strategic Sourcing Procurement Category Management or Supply Chain leadership roles within mining manufacturing engineering or other heavy industrial environments.
• Proven experience establishing sourcing functions optimizing supplier networks and implementing sourcing best practices that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong commercial negotiation supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge traditional ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems sourcing analytics supplier performance management and cost optimization initiatives.

Location: Chamdor Krugersdorp South Africa

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

Why Epiroc

By joining our team youll make a big difference in the energy transition. 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.

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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 and employs approximately 18200 people supporting customers in around 150 countries worldwide. Learn more at .