Head of Networks Connectivity & Data Centres, Technology Procurement

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join the Networks Connectivity & Data Centres, Technology Procurement team as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning: Set and lead the strategic direction of the team of data centre & Network category managers to negotiate new agreements, manage renewals, amendments and terminations inline with Maersk policies and procedures
• Team Leadership: responsible for creating a conducive working environment for colleagues to grow and thrive, developing a high performing and engaged team
• Financial Management: Ensure that negotiated global discounts are applied and tracked. Close relationship with FBPs and Platform Leads to monitor spend against budget and align to annual cost optimization program
• Stakeholder Management – fostering good strategic partnerships with and between the Technology Organization, APMT team and Technology Procurement
• Market Research: Conduct regular market and supplier research, including identification and engagement of new suppliers to support multiple sectors in the hardware category
• Risk Management: Manage supply chain risk and develop contingency plans
• Governance: Drive the renegotiation of Agreements with vendors not on Maersk templates and remove reliance on Resellers
• Vendor Management: Conduct periodic reviews with vendors and stakeholders
• Transition: Create and execute a transition plan with Technology for end user site

Who are we looking for?
Technical skills:

• You will have a successful IT category management background specially in Data Centre Networks & Connectivity
• You will have developed global category strategies and implemented in data centre and networks domain
• You also have excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ideally you have an Engineering or relevant degree

Personal/ soft skills:

• Proven people management skills and has worked as a mentor
• Advanced stakeholder management skills
• Dynamic leadership with good networking skills

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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Work type:
Full time

Locations:
GB - Maidenhead

DKCPH55 - Copenhagen - Esplanaden 50