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

Hotel du Parc; Baden-Württemberg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Baden-Württemberg is seeking a Category Manager (Strategic Supply Chain / Sourcing Manager) to optimize supplier management and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and significant experience in supplier development. Strong negotiation and project management skills, along with proficiency in English and German, are essential for success. This position allows for a hybrid work model with flexible working hours.

Leistungen

Canteen

Childcare

Modern office, smart working

Flexible Working Model

Attractive holiday plans

Remote Work Policy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifikationen

• Min. of 3 years’ work experience in a similar position.
• Strong experience in supplier development and quality improvement.
• Good command in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Manage and optimize the existing supplier base within the assigned category.
• Lead price negotiations and contract discussions with suppliers.
• Support operational purchasing in resolving delayed deliveries.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Supplier development

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Technical understanding

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Office tools

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.

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

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%

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 accelleron.com.

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Job Family Group:

Operations

Work Information

• Work location: 5400 Baden (AG)
• Workload: 80% - 100%
• Employment start: By agreement
• Employment duration: Permanent

Additional Requirements

• Qualification: unskilled
• Work experience: More than 1 year
• Education: Secondary school

Language Skills

• English: Orally Very good knowledge, Written Very good knowledge
• German: Orally Basic knowledge, Written Basic knowledge

Application Submission

• By online: Online form