Strategic Procurement Partnerships – Assistant Solution Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Strategic Procurement Partnerships – Assistant Solution Manager to develop, implement and manage procurement solutions through strategic partnerships. The role sits at the intersection of procurement, stakeholder management, project coordination and solution development, collaborating with internal teams, strategic partners and consortium members to deliver measurable business value.

The position focuses on partnership-driven offerings such as learning solutions, consulting

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, partnerships, or related fields.
• Experience working with contracts, suppliers, or cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop procurement solutions delivered through strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate implementation activities across internal teams and external partners.
• Manage governance, workshops, and business reviews throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Collect feedback and monitor performance to improve adoption and value creation.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Commercial mindset

English fluency

Job description

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Please note: This is a full-time, office-based role (5 days per week). Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Denmark. Relocation support is not available for this position.

Opportunity

At Maersk, we are looking for a Strategic Procurement Partnerships – Assistant Solution Manager to support the development, implementation, and management of procurement solutions delivered through strategic partnerships.

This role sits at the intersection of procurement, stakeholder management, project coordination, and solution development. Working closely with internal procurement teams, strategic partners, and consortium members, you will help shape and deliver solutions that create measurable business value.

You will contribute to partnership-driven offerings such as learning solutions, consulting services, co-sourcing models, and outsourced procurement solutions, helping bring new ideas from concept through implementation and adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Development

• Support the design and development of procurement solutions delivered through strategic partnerships.
• Evaluate new solution opportunities and business cases.
• Collaborate with category managers and stakeholders to define requirements and support solution creation.
• Help ensure solutions are commercially viable and aligned with business objectives.

Project Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate implementation activities across internal teams and external partners.
• Support solution testing, pilot programs, rollouts, and stakeholder communication.
• Track activities, timelines, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, strategic partners, and consortium members.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Support governance activities, workshops, and business reviews.

Continuous Improvement

• Collect user and stakeholder feedback.
• Support performance monitoring and solution optimization.
• Identify opportunities to enhance adoption, scalability, and value creation.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience within procurement, supplier management, partnerships, consulting, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience working with contracts, suppliers, or cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across different levels of an organization.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented with a commercial mindset.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred

• Exposure to procurement, sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
• Experience supporting product, service, or solution development initiatives.
• Experience working in a global or matrix organization.
• Knowledge of partnership management or consortium-based business models.

Who You Are

You are a structured and collaborative professional who enjoys turning ideas into practical solutions. You thrive in an international environment, build relationships easily, and are comfortable working with both ambiguity and detail. Most importantly, you enjoy bringing people together to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

What We Offer

At Maersk, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with global stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Develop expertise in procurement, partnerships, and solution development.
• Contribute to initiatives with international impact.
• Expand your professional network across Maersk and external organizations.
• Build valuable experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Maersk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Maersk is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Maersk 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.

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