IT Category Manager

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.

There is now a unique opportunity to join Maersk as an IT Category Manager. You will join the Global Technology Procurement team, where you will play an instrumental role in procuring a range of IT spanning across software licenses, SaaS, hardware, IT Services, Data Center, Network Connectivity and other IT Infrastructure equipment.

Technology is key contributor and enabler to the overall success of the Maersk strategy to become the global integrator of container logistics linking and simplifying our customers’ supply chain.

In the Technology Procurement team we work as a reliable partner for the business and technology functions, contributing to the Maersk strategy by procuring technology and managing technology suppliers.

The Technology Procurement function sits in Indirect Procurement, where you will drive IT category management and strategy end to end, with responsibility for supplier relationship management, tenders and negotiation of some of the largest IT deals in Scandinavia.

We Offer:
As a company, we offer a truly global environment where you will be surrounded by great talent and for the right profile, have the opportunity to thrive and learn both as a person and as a professional.

In Technology Procurement we believe in an environment that focuses on talent, skills and interests, whilst working as a part of an amazing team. You will get the opportunity to develop your own qualifications through your daily work, sparring with colleagues and designing your own learning journey alongside with your manager. The ideal candidate will work out from Maersk iconic headquarter Esplanaden centrally in Copenhagen but our office in London is also a possibility.

You will be a part of a Global Procurement team working closely with stakeholders across all departments & geographies and liaising with IT suppliers globally. Our team offers great diversity in nationalities, gender and cultural backgrounds and we highly value team collaboration and personal development to ensure our team lifts the job in providing best in class procurement services to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibility as IT Category Manager will be to develop a category strategy and in collaboration with Technology stakeholders ensure effective implementation of the category strategy that aligns with Technology overall direction and goal, manage procurement of IT focusing on risk management, total cost of ownership and contract value realization and conduct contract and supplier relationship management.

You will drive procurement projects within your IT category as well as the commercial and contractual negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Other key tasks:

• Conduct spend review to identify cost drivers and opportunities to make the IT category more cost effective for Maersk
• Conduct a in depth market and supplier research and review, including identification and engagement of new suppliers in support of technology requirements
• Procure IT focusing on risk management, total cost of ownership and contract value realization
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations supported by internal stakeholders
• Partner with Technology and Business stakeholders to comprehend needs/requirements, build reliable partnerships that allow for evaluation, influencing and questioning the status quo and driving compliance and adoption of the procurement policies
• Contract and supplier relationship management including conducting quarterly business reviews
• Collaborate with suppliers on innovation, cost and process improvements to find a way to make Maersk business more commercially attractive

Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate comes with 5-7 years of experience as IT Category Manager or IT Procurement Manager with a track-record of developing category strategies and spearhead contract negotiations. You are self-driven person with a can-do attitude, well organized and enjoy taking ownership of challenges entire way to resolution.

Furthermore you:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (Master degree or similar is preferred)
• Has worked as a category manager with a track record of developing a category strategy is desirable
• Excellent written, oral, and formal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adjust priorities as needed and meet deadlines
• Ability to influence and communicate across the organization at multiple levels
• International mind-set and strong written and verbal skills in English (master English as negotiation language)
• Comfortable working with PowerPoint and PowerBI and interested in being able to develop and deliver clear written messages
• Mastering Excel based review and able to transform conclusions into sharp key messages
• Strong professional interest in new technologies and the IT industry.
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills and strong social skillset, with ability to manage and question internal and external stakeholders
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to influence decision makers and senior stakeholders
• Service minded and comfortable communicating with many different cultures and all levels of the organisation
• Thrive in dynamic environment

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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Locations:
DK - Copenhagen