Join Accelleron: A Leader in Sustainability
Accelleron is at the forefront of sustainability in the marine and energy industries, serving as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With a rich heritage spanning over 100 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in more than 100 locations across over 50 countries. Our dedicated team of 3,000 employees is committed to continuous innovation, delivering best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are critical to the energy transition. At Accelleron, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and celebrates individual differences as strengths.
Position: Category Manager (m/f/d)
As a Category Manager, you will be instrumental in enhancing supply chain excellence and driving strategic initiatives across our global supplier network for turbocharger parts. Your role extends beyond managing supplier performance; you will actively contribute to shaping and implementing supply chain strategies that bolster resilience and create long-term value. If you are proactive, thrive in dynamic international settings, and are passionate about making a measurable impact, we invite you to apply online using the form below.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Strategy:
- Manage and optimize the existing supplier base within the assigned category.
- Enhance and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply network.
- Proactively assess and mitigate risks across the supply chain.
- Commercial Management:
- Lead price negotiations and contract discussions with suppliers to secure optimal terms.
- Conduct should-cost analyses to establish and validate cost targets.
- Perform benchmarking to evaluate supplier competitiveness and drive cost improvements.
- Manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process to ensure market-aligned pricing.
- Supply Chain Excellence:
- Initiate and support supplier development projects to address and improve performance.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities.
- Deliveries / Capacities:
- Support operational purchasing in resolving delayed deliveries to minimize disruptions.
- Ensure adequate production capacity across the supplier portfolio to meet demand.
- Guarantee material availability through proactive planning and coordination.
- Identify potential capacity constraints early and implement mitigation strategies.
Your Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Basic understanding of production technologies (e.g., investment casting, precision machining, forging, or coating processes).
- Confidence in interpreting and working with technical drawings and specifications.
- Technical background and strong commercial understanding of supply management.
- Experience in strategic supply chain/procurement in an international context.
- Strong experience in supplier development and quality improvement methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO9001, Six Sigma Green Belt).
- Project management experience in international settings, demonstrating persistence in execution.
- Proficiency in using SAP and standard Office tools.
- Excellent negotiation skills and a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
- Ambition to lead cross-functional teams in an international environment.
- Good command of both English and German languages.
- Team player mentality.
- Expected on-site presence of 2–3 days per week.
- Willingness to travel 5-15%.
Your Benefits:
- Canteen
- Childcare
- Modern office with smart working options
- Flexible working model
- Attractive holiday plans
- Remote work policy
- Employee Assistance Program
We look forward to your application. For more information about Accelleron, please visit our website at accelleron.com.
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