Global Category Manager — Strategy, Negotiations & Value

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Dubai; On-site; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk seeks a Category Manager to join Terminal Procurement for West and Central Asia, based in Dubai. You will lead category strategy, drive value for customers, and safeguard cost competitiveness while partnering with internal stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to global procurement in a Fortune 500 group, with opportunities to influence Must Win Battles around Sustainability, Digitalization, resilience, and cost modeling. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum; MBA/Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal, communication skills.
• Experience in procurement or sales.
• Willingness to travel and operate in a cross‑cultural environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and financial/excel modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Define category strategy for the portfolio aligned with global/regional goals.
• Map and analyze spend, identify cost drivers and opportunities.
• Develop models to analyze offers and quantify total ownership costs.
• Lead supplier negotiations with a clear strategy.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain contract data.
• Communicate complex messages to leadership.
• Execute and deliver on targets from the start.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Cost modeling

Project management

International mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Contract management tools

Job description

Maersk seeks a Category Manager to join Terminal Procurement for West and Central Asia, based in Dubai. You will lead category strategy, drive value for customers, and safeguard cost competitiveness while partnering with internal stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to global procurement in a Fortune 500 group, with opportunities to influence Must Win Battles around Sustainability, Digitalization, resilience, and cost modeling. Travel may be required.