Category Manager

The role

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

You will:

Own and drive category strategies that deliver real business impact

Lead commercial negotiations and tenders with key suppliers

Ensure we get the right balance between cost, quality, and availability

Work closely with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and fleet

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 you will be doing

Own a few global M&E categories, including supplier selection, contracts, and performance

Drive tenders and negotiations – and be accountable for the outcome

Analyze spending, identify cost drivers, and turn insights into actions

Procurement support on major innovation projects, e.g. battery vessels

Build and challenge supplier relationships to ensure performance and value creation

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution

Support improvements in how we plan, source, and deliver goods to vessels

Ensure our 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 the way we work — and improve it

You are seen as a trusted partner by stakeholders

Who you are

You take ownership. You don’t wait for direction.

You are commercially sharp and enjoy negotiations

You are structured and able to turn complexity into clear actions

You are comfortable working in a global and operational environment

You can challenge stakeholders and suppliers in a constructive way

You are hands-on when needed — this is not a “PowerPoint-only” role

You are likely to have:

Experience within procurement, category management, or supply chain

Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Experience working in complex, international environments

Background within the Electrical area, i.e. batteries (preferred)

A relevant degree is expected, and you must be fluent in English and Mandarin.

Why this role

Real ownership of a global category with tangible impact

High visibility and interaction with key stakeholders

Opportunity to influence how procurement operates going forward

A role where you can both think strategically and execute

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.

Additional information

Location: Shanghai

Reporting to: Head of Machinery and Electrical

Travel: Expected as part of the role

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