NPI & Category Manager, Global Sourcing

Damco Spain SL

Tinglev

On-site

DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.