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

Accelleron Industries AG; Baden; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Parental leave program

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Canteen

Job summary

Accelleron Industries AG in Baden, Switzerland, seeks a Supply Chain Strategy lead to develop and implement category strategies, optimize total cost, and improve logistics performance. You will report to the Global Category Manager Components and collaborate with Engineering and Design to ensure stable supply and timely product ramp‑up.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, strong negotiation abilities, and a willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Design, or related).
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in Value Chain or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement the Supply Chain Strategy for an assigned category.
• Achieve supply management targets related to quality, logistics and total cost.
• Integrate environmental aspects like CO2 footprint into category strategies.
• Review supply risks and implement mitigation actions for resilience.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, development, pricing, and negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and optimize logistics.
• Support product ramp‑up, serial release and stable supply.
• Lead part relocation projects until first article inspection approval.

Skills

English fluency

German preferred

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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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