Senior Category Manager, Electrical Automation

APM Terminals; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Denmark is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Machinery & Electrical to own the global category end-to-end, from supplier selection to contracts and performance. You will drive OPEX and CAPEX projects and lead negotiations that impact the P&L, while building strategic supplier relationships.

As a member of the M&E Leadership Team, you will shape category strategy, steer cross-functional collaboration with operations, supply chain, and fleet, and ensure pricing, catalogues, and terms

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, category management or supply chain.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Track record in complex, international environments.
• Full professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the global Machinery & Electrical category end-to-end—supplier selection, contracts, and performance.
• Lead OPEX and CAPEX sourcing projects, and be accountable for the commercial outcome.
• Drive tenders and negotiations with a direct impact on Maersk's P&L and margins.
• Build, develop, and challenge supplier relationships to unlock performance and value.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Supply chain

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please note: This is a full-time office-based role (5 days/week).The roleAs Senior Category Manager for Machinery and Electrical, you will take full ownership of a global category and shape how Maersk sources, negotiates, and partners with suppliers across regions. As a member of the Machinery & Electrical Leadership Team, you will help set the direction of the function — not just execute it — with a direct line of sight to the company's bottom line.You will:Sit on the M&E Leadership Team, shaping strategy, priorities, and ways of working across the categoryOwn and drive category strategies that deliver measurable business impactLead commercial negotiations and tenders with key global suppliersDrive both OPEX and CAPEX projects across the category — from day-to-day sourcing to major capital investmentsBalance cost, quality, and availability to keep our fleet runningBuild deep, strategic supplier relationships that go beyond transactionsDrive stakeholder management across operations, supply chain, and fleet — globallyYou will be part of a team actively reshaping how procurement supports the business — through Operational Excellence initiatives, sharper commercial thinking, and stronger supplier collaboration.What you will be doingContribute as a member of the M&E Leadership Team — helping steer the function's strategy, performance, and people agendaOwn the global Machinery & Electrical category end-to-end — supplier selection, contracts, and performanceLead OPEX and CAPEX sourcing projects, and be accountable for the commercial outcomeDrive tenders and negotiations with a direct impact on Maersk's P&LAnalyse spend , identify cost drivers, and turn insights into concrete actionsBuild, develop, and challenge supplier relationships to unlock performance and valuePartner with internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and fleet to ensure alignment and executionSupport improvements in how we plan, source, and deliver goods to vesselsEnsure catalogues, pricing, and commercial terms are accurate and fit for purposeWhat success looks likeYou create clear, executable category strategiesYou deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements that show up on the bottom lineYou build strong, transparent supplier partnershipsYou contribute actively to the M&E Leadership Team agendaYou challenge the status quo — and improve itYou are seen as a trusted partner by stakeholders at every levelWho you areYou take ownership. You don't wait for direction.Commercially sharp and energised by negotiationsStructured — able to turn complexity into clear actionsComfortable operating in a global, operational environmentAble to challenge stakeholders and suppliers constructivelyHands-on when it matters — this is not a "PowerPoint-only" roleReady to contribute as a leader, not only as an individual expertYou are likely to bring:Experience in procurement, category management, or supply chainStrong analytical and negotiation skillsA track record in complex, international environmentsA relevant degree and full professional fluency in EnglishMaersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] .