Category Management Assistant

4 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Maersk Full time
Role Overview

As an Assistant Category Manager at Maersk, you will be a key member of our Professional Services team, responsible for driving the development and implementation of category frameworks across all brands. You will work closely with Category Managers to deliver best-in-class services to Maersk, ensuring synergies are unlocked, procurement processes are developed and implemented, and external spending is optimized.

**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 on industry trends, technological advancements, and supplier capabilities
• Contribute to the overall strategic procurement development journey
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices

**Requirements**
• Proactive and independent in your work
• Structured and self-driven with a strong sense of detail and interpersonal and communication skills
• Good relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced, fast-changing, and dynamic environment and be a true team player
• Ability to operate on strategic, tactical, and operational levels
• Fast learner and enjoy being challenged in new areas and categories

What We Offer
Maersk is on an exciting journey to become the world's global integrator of container logistics and decarbonize the shipping industry. As a company, we offer 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. We believe in an environment that focuses on individual talent, skills, and interests.

**How to Apply**
If this sounds like you, please send us your application.

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