Category Manager - Payment Solutions

A.P. Moller - Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Copenhagen is seeking a Category Manager – Payment Solutions to join the Indirect Procurement team. You will drive global payment solutions, digitise programs, and lead procurement for digital payments.

Based at our Copenhagen HQ, this role offers collaboration across regions and functions, exposure to payment strategies, and the chance to shape development journeys. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in payments, fintech, or banking, strong project management, analytical skills, and

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience within payments, fintech, or banking in a global organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payment solutions, global payment products, and payment strategies.
• Proven project management and implementation experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support global payment solutions across Maersk entities
• Digitise and enhance the Payment Vehicles and Travel program
• Lead procurement and implementation of digital payment solutions (e.g. corporate cards, virtual payments)
• Identify and deploy best‑in‑class payment technologies and strategies
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment on payment programs and policies
• Engage with suppliers and partners to deliver value and innovation
• Support internal and external requirements to continuously improve customer experience

Skills

Payments knowledge

Global payment products

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional teamwork

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Independent / self-starter

Adaptability

Communication skills

English fluency

Job description

Maersk is going through an exciting phase of transformation and growth, with the ambition to become the global integrator of container logistics. We connect and simplify our customers’ supply chains, enabling global trade in a sustainable way.

We are now looking for a Category Manager – Payment Solutions to join our Indirect Procurement team within Asset Strategy & Strategic Partnerships. This role will play a key part in accelerating the impact of Maersk’s Payment Vehicles Program across the organisation by driving best-in‑class payment solutions globally.

What we offer

At Maersk, you will be part of a truly global organisation, working alongside talented colleagues and stakeholders across regions and functions.

You will:

• Work in a collaborative and international environment
• Gain exposure to global procurement and payment strategies
• Be empowered to shape your own development journey
• Be based at our Copenhagen HQ (Esplanaden), designed to support flexible and modern ways of working

Key responsibilities

• Drive and support global payment solutions across Maersk entities
• Digitise and enhance the Payment Vehicles and Travel program
• Lead procurement and implementation of digital payment solutions (e.g. corporate cards, virtual payments)
• Identify and deploy best‑in‑class payment technologies and strategies
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment on payment programs and policies
• Engage with suppliers and partners to deliver value and innovation
• Support internal and external requirements to continuously improve customer experience

What we are looking for

Experience & Skills

• 6–8 years of experience within payments, fintech, or banking in a global organisation
• Strong knowledge of payment solutions, global payment products, and payment strategies
• Proven project management and implementation experience
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
• Experience working in global, cross‑functional teams
• Structured mindset with strong prioritisation and execution capabilities
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• Highly adaptable in fast‑paced, dynamic environment 
• Strong ​communication ​skills ​with ​the ​ability ​to ​engage ​stakeholders ​at ​all ​levels
• International ​mindset ​with ​fluency ​in ​English ​wri‑t?the ​ ... ???