Join Accelleron: A Leader in Sustainability
Accelleron is at the forefront of accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries. As a global technology leader specializing in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications, we have built a legacy of over 100 years as a trusted partner in the industry. With a talented team of 3,000 employees operating in more than 100 locations across 50 countries, we continuously innovate to provide best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are essential for the energy transition.
You will enter an exciting international environment, joining a team of experts committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we empower our customers to drive the transition toward sustainable industries through cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and intelligent solutions. At Accelleron, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognizing individual differences as a key strength of our organization.
Position Overview: Category Manager (m/f/d)
As a Category Manager, you will play an instrumental role in enhancing supply chain excellence and implementing strategic improvement initiatives across our global supplier network for turbocharger parts. This position goes beyond merely managing current supplier performance; you will actively shape and execute supply chain strategies that fortify resilience and create long-term value. If you are proactive, thrive in international environments, and strive to make a measurable impact, we invite you to connect with us.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Manage and optimize the existing supplier base within your assigned category.
- Enhance and execute the category strategy to align with overall business goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply network.
- Proactively identify, 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 analysis to establish and validate cost targets.
- Perform benchmarking to assess 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 enhance performance.
- Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers to foster continuous improvement in supplier capabilities and processes.
- Deliveries and Capacities
- Assist operational purchasing in addressing delayed deliveries to minimize supply 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 of work experience in a similar position.
- Basic understanding of production technologies such as investment casting, precision machining, forging, or coating processes is essential.
- Confidence in interpreting and working with technical drawings and specifications.
- Technical background with strong commercial understanding of supply management.
- Experience in strategic supply chain/procurement within an international context.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier development and quality improvement methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO9001, Six Sigma Green Belt).
- Project Management experience in an international environment, with a persistent execution focus.
- Proficient in SAP and Office tools.
- Exceptional negotiation skills.
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach with strong communication skills.
- Ambition to lead cross-functional teams in an international setting.
- Fluency in both English and German is required.
- A team player with a minimum on-site presence of 2–3 days per week.
- Willingness to travel 5-15% is expected.
Your Benefits:
- Canteen
- Childcare services
- Modern office with smart working options
- Flexible Working Model
- Attractive holiday plans
- Remote Work Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
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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