Category Manager in Strategic Supply Chain (m/f/d) (80-100%)

About Us

Accelleron is at the forefront of sustainability in the marine and energy sectors, recognized globally as a technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions tailored for heavy-duty applications. With a rich history exceeding 100 years, Accelleron serves a diverse clientele across more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Our team of 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to innovation, delivering top-tier products, services, and solutions crucial for the energy transition. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes excellence, diversity, and inclusion, celebrating individual differences as a valuable strength.

Join Our Team

As we continue to expand our global value chain, we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to contribute to our ongoing success. This role offers the opportunity to shape and develop a global value chain for specific categories. If you are eager to embrace a new challenge and are passionate about driving continuous improvement and transformation, we would love to connect with you!

Role Overview

The position involves the development, planning, and implementation of Supply Chain Strategy for an assigned category, with a workplace located in Baden, Switzerland, reporting to the Global Category Manager Components.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve defined Supply Management targets (quality, logistics, and total cost) for the designated category.
• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies focused on optimizing total costs, product quality, and logistical performance.
• Incorporate environmental considerations, including the CO2 footprint of products and the value chain, into strategy development.
• Conduct regular assessments of supply risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure a resilient supply chain.
• Oversee supplier evaluation, qualification, development, and negotiations related to pricing and agreements.
• Continuously improve the supply chain with the goal of reducing lead times and optimizing logistics processes.
• Represent Supply Management in product development projects, managing transitions to serial release and stable supply.
• Manage part relocations until successful first article inspections are completed and transitions to the buyer organization are executed.
• Initiate and drive design modification requests in collaboration with the design team.
• Support the buyer organization during supply escalation situations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience as a Category Manager or Project Manager in an international context is advantageous.
• Proficient negotiation skills.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented approach complemented by exceptional communication skills and a focus on execution.
• Fluency in business English and German is required.
• Willingness to travel, up to 20% of the time.

What We Offer

• Canteen facilities.
• Childcare support.
• Modern office environment with smart working options.
• Flexible working models.
• Attractive holiday plans.
• Remote work policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.

We invite you to explore more about Accelleron on our website. Join us in shaping a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.