Global Category Manager / Global Category Manageress

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Accelleron is propelling sustainability in the marine and energy sectors as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With a heritage spanning over 100 years, Accelleron proudly serves customers 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 essential for the energy transition. Join our expert team in an exciting international environment that champions excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in navigating the transition to sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we value diversity and inclusion, celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Job Overview

In this role, you will define and secure competitive and resilient sources of supply for the category of Components in collaboration with all global Accelleron divisions (product and service business), countries, and the global functions. Your aim will be to achieve the highest productivity while considering cost, capital employed, on-time delivery, quality, and resilience in accordance with the SCM Strategy. You will report directly to the Head of Direct Material Sourcing.

Your Responsibilities

Strategy

• Develop and implement the category strategy and targets in alignment with the overall SCM and Division strategies to achieve profitable growth, supply chain resilience, and sustainability.

Accountability

• Directly lead local Category Managers and functionally oversee local category leaders in various locations worldwide.
• Secure cost competitiveness, uphold a high global quality standard, and ensure the availability of parts to enhance Accelleron’s competitiveness and customer focus.
• Collaborate with and guide global teams across sourcing hubs to improve resilience, cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Drive the development of sourcing hubs to minimize lead times for new part development and sample releases on-site.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure seamless collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate and develop new suppliers while securing reliable supply sources.
• Assign the sourcing of category parts to different regions and lead supplier development initiatives.
• Manage global contracts and negotiations for the assigned category.
• Coordinate and oversee category-related investments.
• Implement an active supplier risk management strategy to safeguard Accelleron’s sources of supply.
• Ensure thorough category reporting to Divisions, countries, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Secure and optimize transportation logistics from suppliers and sourcing hubs.

General

• Recruit and develop essential personnel to build a skilled, high-performing team.
• Implement active retention and talent development strategies.

Your Background

• University degree with substantial knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering, and/or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management and Category Management, preferably in a production environment.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Relevant experience in production/sourcing within international business contexts.
• Strategic orientation with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional personal skills for building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of global markets and customer needs.

Your Benefits

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office with smart working options
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Remote work policy
• Employee assistance program

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application. To learn more about Accelleron, we encourage you to visit our website at accelleron.com.

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