Assistant Category Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk

China
Strategic sourcing for vessel drydocking
Global procurement project leadership
Supplier relationship management
Lead end-to-end global procurement projects for vessel drydocking, repairs, and retrofits, developing and implementing category strategies aligned with cost, performance, and ESG goals

Job Summary

  • Lead end-to-end global procurement projects for vessel drydocking, repairs, and retrofits, developing and implementing category strategies aligned with cost, performance, and ESG goals.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across fleet operations, technology, legal, and deployment teams, representing procurement in cross-functional forums.
  • Champion digital tools and process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and support Maersk’s decarbonization goals through responsible sourcing.

Matching Summary

Lead end-to-end global procurement projects for vessel drydocking, repairs, and retrofits, developing and implementing category strategies aligned with cost, performance, and ESG goals.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing for vessel drydocking
  • Global procurement project leadership
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiate shipyard contracts
  • Data modeling and spend analysis
  • Sustainability and ESG goals

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented approach
  • Digital tools and process optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Proactive and independent work style

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Solid procurement background, preferably in marine industry
  • Strong negotiation skills and proven track record
  • Strong digital and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluency in English

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