Category Manager - PPE and Medicines

Corporate Procurement | Copenhagen, Denmark

Opportunity

As Category Manager for Consumables, you will take full responsibility for a global category and shape how we source, negotiate, and work with suppliers across regions.

You will be part of a team that is actively changing how procurement supports the business, including Operational Excellence initiatives and stronger supplier collaboration.

What we offer

At Maersk, you will join a global organisation with real impact and ownership.

You will:

• Own and drive category strategies that deliver real business impact
• Lead commercial negotiations and tenders with key suppliers
• Ensure the right balance between cost, quality, and availability
• Work closely with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and fleet
• Gain high visibility and influence how procurement evolves

Key responsibilities

• Own the global consumables category, including supplier selection, contracts, and performance
• Drive tenders and negotiations and be accountable for outcomes
• Analyze spending, identify cost drivers, and convert insights into actions
• Build and challenge supplier relationships to ensure performance and value creation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
• Support improvements in planning, sourcing, and delivery of goods to vessels
• Ensure catalogues, pricing, and commercial terms are accurate and fit for purpose

What success looks like

• You create clear and executable category strategies
• You drive measurable cost and value improvements
• You establish strong, transparent supplier relationships
• You challenge and improve ways of working
• You are a trusted partner to stakeholders

Who we are looking for

You take ownership and are proactive. You are commercially sharp and enjoy negotiations.

You:

• Are structured and able to turn complexity into clear actions
• Thrive in a global, operational environment
• Can challenge stakeholders and suppliers constructively
• Are hands-on and delivery-focused (not a “PowerPoint-only” role)

You likely bring

• Experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience in complex, international environments
• A relevant degree and fluency in English

Why this role

• Real ownership of a global category with tangible impact
• High visibility and interaction with key stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence procurement transformation
• Balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution

About Maersk

A.P. Møller - Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics, with ~70,000 employees across 130 countries. We are on a transformation journey — and procurement plays a key role in making it happen.

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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