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

As a Category Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in driving supply chain excellence and strategic improvement initiatives across our global supplier network for turbocharger parts. This role goes beyond managing current supplier performance – you will actively shape and implement supply chain strategies that strengthen supply chain resilience and create long-term value. If you are proactive, thrive in international environments, and are motivated by making a measurable impact, we look forward to connecting with you.

Your 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

Your 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%

Your 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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