Category Manager (Supply Chain) – 80-100%

About the role

Accelleron, a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications, is looking for a Category Manager (m/f/d) working 80-100% of the time in Baden, Switzerland. You will develop, plan and implement the supply chain strategy for an assigned category so that the purchasing organization's targets are met, reporting to the Global Category Manager Components.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve defined supply management targets for the category, mainly on quality, logistics and total cost.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies focused on total cost, product quality and logistics performance.
• Integrate environmental aspects such as the CO2 footprint of products and the value chain into category strategies and decisions.
• Review supply risks regularly and put in place mitigation actions for a resilient supply chain.
• Manage supplier evaluation, qualification, development, pricing and framework agreement negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement of the supply chain, reducing lead times and optimizing logistics.
• 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 with Engineering and Design, and support the buyer organization with supply escalations.

Required profile

• 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 in an industrial environment.
• Advanced education or professional qualifications in Value Chain and/or Supply Chain Management are an advantage.
• Fluent English; German is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Hands-on, results-oriented approach and strong teamwork across diverse cultures.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Supportive culture focused on trust, accountability and flexibility.
• Global Parental Leave Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and well-being initiatives and a company canteen.
• Work with global teams and industry-leading technologies in a modern workplace.