Category Manager

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron's 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

As a Category Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving supply chain excellence and strategic improvement initiatives across our global supplier network for turbocharger parts. This role goes beyond managing current supplier performance – you will actively shape and implement supply chain strategies that strengthen supply chain resilience and create long-term value. If you are proactive, thrive in international environments, and are motivated by making a measurable impact, we look forward to connecting with you.

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

• Deliveries / Capacities

• 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
• Min. of 3 years' 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 and profound supply management commercial understanding
• Experienced in strategic supply chain/procurement in an international environment
• Strong experience in supplier development and quality improvement (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO9001, Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Project Management experience in an international context, persistent in execution
• Experienced handling of SAP and Office tools
• Excellent negotiation skills
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach as well as strong communication skills
• Ambition to lead cross functional teams in an international environment
• Good command both in English and German
• Team player approach
• A minimum on-site presence of 2–3 days per week is expected
• Willingness to travel 5-15%

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. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website

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