Join the Accelleron Team
Accelleron is at the forefront of sustainability in the marine and energy industries, standing as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With over 100 years of heritage, we proudly serve customers across more than 100 locations in 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 vital for the energy transition. By joining our team of experts, you will be immersed in an exciting international environment that champions excellence and innovation. Together, we empower our customers to drive the transition towards sustainable industries through cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and intelligent solutions. At Accelleron, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing individual differences as a key strength.
Position: Category Manager (m/f/d)
As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain excellence and implementing strategic initiatives across our global supplier network for turbocharger parts. Your mission will extend beyond managing existing supplier performance; you will actively develop and execute supply chain strategies designed to bolster resilience and create lasting value. If you are proactive, thrive in international settings, and are driven by a desire to make a measurable impact, we eagerly await your connection.
Your Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Manage and optimize the existing supplier base within the assigned category.
- Enhance and execute the category strategy to align with 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 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 poor performance.
- Collaborate closely with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities and processes.
- Support operational purchasing in resolving 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.
- Strong background in supply management with a deep commercial understanding.
- Experience in strategic supply chain/procurement in an international context.
- Proficient in supplier development and quality improvement methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO9001, Six Sigma Green Belt).
- Project management experience in an international environment, with a persistent approach to execution.
- Familiarity with SAP and Office tools.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- A collaborative, solution-focused mindset, coupled with strong communication skills.
- Ambition to lead cross-functional teams in an international setting.
- Fluent in both English and German.
- A team player with a minimum 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
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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