Category Manager (m/f/d) (80-100%)

Accelleron; Baden; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-related bonus

Global Parental Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health and well-being initiatives

Canteen on-site

Global teams collaboration

Job summary

Accelleron seeks a skilled Supply Chain professional to develop, plan, and implement the category strategy for Baden, Switzerland, reporting to the Global Category Manager Components.

You will drive cost optimization, supplier management, and risk mitigation while integrating CO2 considerations across the value chain. The role requires travel up to 20% and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Design, or related field).
• Experience in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management in an industrial environment.
• Advanced education or professional qualifications in Value Chain / Supply Chain Management are an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; German language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve defined Supply Management targets for the assigned category (quality, logistics, total cost).
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize total cost, quality, and logistics performance.
• Incorporate environmental aspects (CO2 footprint) into category strategies and decisions.
• Regularly review supply risks and implement mitigation actions for resilience.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, development, pricing, and framework agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the supply chain, reduce lead times, optimize logistics.
• Represent Supply Management in product development projects and support ramp-up and stable supply.
• Lead part relocation projects until first article inspection and handover to buyer organization.
• Initiate and drive drawing modification requests with Engineering/Design.
• Support the buyer organization in managing supply escalations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the Supply Chain Strategy for an assigned category, ensuring that the purchasing organization’s targets are achieved. Your workplace will be in Baden, Switzerland, and you will report to the Global Category Manager Components.

Your Responsibilities

• Achieve defined Supply Management targets for the assigned category, primarily related to quality, logistics, and total cost.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies with a focus on optimizing total cost, product quality, and logistics performance.
• Ensure environmental aspects, such as the CO₂ footprint of our products and value chain, are integrated into category strategies and decision‑making processes.
• Regularly review supply risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions to ensure a resilient supply chain.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, development, pricing, and framework agreement negotiations.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the supply chain, with a focus on reducing lead times and optimizing logistics processes.
• Represent Supply Management in product development projects and support product ramp‑up through serial release and stable supply.
• Lead part relocation projects until first article inspection approval and handover to the buyer organization.
• Initiate and drive drawing modification requests in collaboration with Engineering and Design.
• Support the buyer organization in managing supply escalations.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Design, or a related field).
• Proven experience in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management within an industrial environment.
• Advanced education or professional qualifications in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management are an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are preferred.
• Strong team player with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Hands‑on and results‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance‑related bonus opportunities.
• Supportive culture focused on trust, accountability, and flexibility.
• Global Parental Leave Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and well‑being initiatives.
• Company canteen.
• Opportunities to work with global teams and industry‑leading technologies in a modern workplace.

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