Are you our new Category Manager

Damco Spain SL; Tinglev; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Container Industry (MCI) in Tinglev, Denmark, is seeking a Category Manager with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier management, and strategic sourcing to strengthen our Direct Procurement organization. This international role combines hands-on NPI sourcing with category leadership, delivering value across projects and regions.

You will collaborate with Project Management, R&D, Quality, and Global Procurement to drive RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and cost

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Category Management.
• Energetic, engaged, open-minded, and confident in your approach.
• Interest in working with technical products and suppliers; experience within manufacturing & electronics/EMS is an advantage.
• Solid analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Thrive in a collaborative, international environment and work across functions and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders i.e. Project Management, R&D, Quality and Global Procurement to secure procurement activities across projects.
• Manage RFQ processes and supplier negotiations for competitive, sustainable agreements.
• Provide procurement input to business cases, including cost, lead time, and supply risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary contact from Project to Procurement including supplier capacity, change management, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead sourcing activities across development projects and ensure smooth transition to category ownership.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business and procurement objectives.
• Optimize the supplier base and drive supplier performance improvements through structured relationship management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements focused on quality/reliability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance and strengthen supply chain resilience through proactive risk management.
• Deliver on financial targets and support overall procurement strategy within assigned categories.

Skills

Category Management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier management

NPI sourcing

Job description

Maersk Container Industry (MCI) | Tinglev, Denmark (HQ) | Global scope

At Maersk Container Industry (MCI), we are committed to delivering energy efficiency, reliability, and quality to the refrigeration container market. Our vision is that we create value for societies by enabling sustainable global cold chains.

To support our continued growth and further our commitment to our vision, we are looking for a procurement professional to take on the Category Manager role with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier management, and strategic sourcing to strengthen our Direct Procurement organization.

What we offer:

MCI is headquartered in Tinglev, Southern Denmark, located near Sønderborg, Kolding, and Flensburg. While deeply rooted in the local community, we operate on a global scale, working closely with our manufacturing facility in China and also collaboration with the broader procurement organization of A.P. Moller - Maersk. This combination of local presence and international collaboration enables us to serve customers worldwide.

In this role at MCI, you will operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, product development, and project management are integral parts of our daily work. The position combines hands on NPI sourcing with strategic category management responsibilities, enabling you to contribute to both successful product introductions and long- and short-term supplier value creation.

Further, we offer a flexible and empowering work environment where you will enjoy significant independence in your role. As part of a truly international organization, you will collaborate with dedicated colleagues across multiple countries and cultures as well as a competitive employee benefits package.

We believe that great results come from great teamwork — and we make sure to enjoy working together along the way.

Your key responsibilities:

The job combines the tasks both from New Product Introduction (NPI) and Category Management.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders i.e. Project Management, R&D, Quality and Global Procurement team to secure procurement related activities delivery throughout the project.
• Manage RFQ processes and supplier negotiations to secure competitive, sustainable agreements.
• Provide procurement input to business cases, including cost, lead time, and supply risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary contact from Project to Procurement including supplier capacity, change management, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead sourcing activities across development projects and ensure smooth transition to category ownership.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business and procurement objectives.
• Optimize the supplier base and drive supplier performance improvements through structured relationship management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements focused on quality/reliability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance and strengthen supply chain resilience through proactive risk management.
• Deliver on financial targets and support overall procurement strategy within assigned categories.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical understanding with commercial acumen and good stakeholder management skills, who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands on execution.

You:

• Have min. 3-5 years’ experience in Category Management.
• Are energetic, engaged, open-minded, and confident in your approach.
• Possess a good technical understanding and an interest in working with technical products and suppliers, experience within a manufacturing environment & electronics and EMS is an advantage.
• Demonstrate solid analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.
• Are proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast- paced environment.
• Are an effective communicator with the ability to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Thrive in a collaborative, international environment and enjoy working across functions and cultures.

Additional information

• International role with exposure across global teams.
• Opportunity for occasional international travels, offering hands on exposure to suppliers, factory operations, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Potential to expand scope or rotate across broader procurement areas over time.

Contact & Application

If you have questions about the position, please contact our HR department at [e-mail].

For job-related questions, please contact Hiring Manager Michael Jensen at: [e-mail] | [phone].

Maersk Container Industry is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We are committed to accommodating your needs during the application and hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodations to use our website, apply for a position, or perform a job, please contact us.

Visit our website to learn more: www.mcicontainers.com