Category Development Specialist

2 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk Full time

About Us

Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk is embarking on an exciting journey to become the world's global integrator of container logistics and decarbonise the shipping industry.

We are committed to creating a truly global environment where you will be surrounded by great talent and have the opportunity to grow and learn both as a person and as a professional.

Our Professional Services team in Asset Strategy and Strategic Partnerships is looking for a talented individual who can contribute to our mission.

Based at our iconic headquarters in Copenhagen, you will be part of a small but highly impacting team that cares for each other and creates an environment for success.

The Role

As Assistant Category Manager in the Professional Services team, you will be responsible for building and leveraging strategic relationships, delivering best-in-class services to Maersk, and enabling fact-based decision-making.

You will work closely with Category Managers to further mature the category by developing and implementing new strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain close relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve Maersk's ambitious strategies
  • Proactively own assigned sub-categories
  • Create transparency and governance in our supplier landscape within the managed categories
  • Lead tender projects, negotiations, contracting, and contract management
  • Handle day-to-day queries
  • Stay up-to-date about industry trends, technological advancements, and supplier capabilities
  • Be a key player in the overall strategic procurement development journey
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and ideally have experience in Services Procurement in a larger organization
  • Some experience in contract management, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing procurement processes
  • Interest in learning how to develop and execute global category strategies
  • Strategic and commercial mindset
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Fluency in English is a prerequisite

Why Join Us?

In Maersk, our five core values are represented in everything we do - we expect that you can relate and represent these accordingly.



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