Category Manager / Category Manageress

About Accelleron

Accelleron is pioneering sustainability in the marine and energy sectors as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With over a century of experience as a trusted partner in the industry, we serve clients in more than 100 locations across over 50 countries. Our team of 3,000 dedicated employees is continually innovating to provide best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are critical for the energy transition. Here at Accelleron, we cultivate an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we empower our customers to navigate the shift towards sustainable industries through cutting-edge technology, extensive expertise, and intelligent solutions. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognizing individual differences as a fundamental strength.

Position Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the Supply Chain Strategy for an assigned category, ensuring that the purchasing organization's targets are achieved. Your workplace will be located in Baden, Switzerland, and you will report to the Global Category Manager Components.

Your Responsibilities

• Achieve defined Supply Management targets for the assigned category, focusing on quality, logistics, and total cost.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aimed at optimizing total cost, product quality, and logistics performance.
• Integrate environmental considerations, such as the CO₂ footprint of our products and value chain, into category strategies and decision-making processes.
• Regularly assess supply risks and implement effective mitigation measures to maintain a resilient supply chain.
• Oversee supplier evaluation, qualification, development, pricing, and framework agreement negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain, emphasizing reductions in lead times and optimization of logistics processes.
• Represent Supply Management in product development projects and assist in product ramp-up through serial release and stable supply.
• Lead part relocation projects until first article inspection approval and handover to the buying organization.
• Initiate and manage drawing modification requests in collaboration with Engineering and Design teams.
• Support the buying organization in managing supply escalations.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Design, or a related field).
• Proven experience in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management within an industrial setting.
• Advanced education or professional qualifications in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management are advantageous.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German is preferred.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A hands-on, results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Supportive culture emphasizing trust, accountability, and flexibility.
• Global Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and well-being initiatives.
• Company canteen.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and work with industry-leading technologies in a modern workplace.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application. To learn more about Accelleron, please visit our website at accelleron.com.

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