Position: Category Manager
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Category Manufacturing & Technology, which includes Capex Equipment, Manufacturing Tools, Hard Services, and Technology Engineering Services. This role ensures alignment with business needs, drives supplier performance, and secures long-term value for Accelleron through cost efficiency, innovation, and process excellence. You will join the Indirect Materials & Services team within the Value Chain organization in Baden, reporting to the Global Category Manager for Manufacturing and Technology. You will also work closely with the investment team and factory leadership across our global value chain.
Your Responsibilities
- Strategy
- Define and manage sourcing strategies for Category Manufacturing & Technology and key suppliers, including demand, specifications, market, costs, and terms & conditions.
- Establish global framework agreements and service level agreements as necessary.
- Engage divisions, functions, and service network countries early in the sourcing process as a proactive partner.
- Establish clear governance on roles and responsibilities for sourcing categories.
- Participate in the development of indirect processes (such as GTC, training, communications, supplier onboarding) to enhance the value of the Indirect Material & Services function.
- Performance
- Set and monitor value targets, including cost, efficiency, and process improvement.
- Utilize tools and tactics such as spend analysis, KPIs, SLAs, and vendor performance monitoring.
- Vendor Management
- Lead supplier relationship management with key vendors to achieve innovation and cost savings, as well as specification and process improvements.
- Conduct evaluations of key vendors to ensure performance meets expectations.
- Manage the lifecycle of vendor agreements and maintain proper documentation.
- Execute proactive sourcing activities in alignment with IM&S Policy, including market analysis, RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with business owners, Finance, Legal, HSE, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and compliant approvals in designated systems.
Your Background
- Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, ideally in IM&S categories.
- Experience in the machinery or metal manufacturing industry is beneficial, particularly with the implementation of advanced technologies (e.g., metal cutting technologies like milling, grinding, etc.).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Experience with supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
- Ability to build cross-functional alignment and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
- Team player with a high level of motivation, curiosity, and a drive to continuously learn and improve.
- Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken).
- Proficiency with procurement tools, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
Your Benefits
- Canteen
- Childcare
- Modern office, smart working
- Flexible Working Model
- Attractive holiday plans
- Remote Work Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
We look forward to receiving your application. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, please take another look at our website at accelleron.com.
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