Category manager

5 months ago


Shanghai, China Maersk Full time
Asset Category Management team within APM Terminals’ Procurement Organization is responsible for Global Category Management of all CAPEX and OPEX spend for APM Terminals within the areas of Civil, Energy, Equipment, Decarbonization, Automation and Asset Lifecycle Management including Maintenance & Repair.

The individual in this position is required to work closely with APMT’s global functions and 65+ business units globally. This position is responsible to utilize APMT’s key suppliers in support of APM Terminals’ strategic objectives through a systematic and disciplined approach to category management.

We offer

Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures and locations. 

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high[1]performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Accountabilities

Responsible for formulating, driving and implementing category strategies Responsible for formulating and implementing strategic engagement models with key suppliers Responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders internally and externally Responsible for the overall development and execution of the Category scope – procurement of asset, technology, and services

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute the procurement projects and processes within the Category Scope Lead Supplier Contract/Price negotiations Actively engage with technical function and leaders of various Global Business Functions and Terminals Develop and manage key suppliers through APM Terminals’ Supplier Relationship Management framework. Support the business functions and business units in resolving Supplier Delivery, Quality, Commercial or Contractual issues. Drive accountability and deliver results on key financial and operational metrics such as cash discipline, cost savings and asset utilization. Act as the center of excellence for the managed categories through complete understanding of the products, their application, suppliers, industry trends, competitive landscape, future technologies, and innovations Coordinate with regional and local procurement teams to ensure effective negotiation and contract implementation, harvesting supplier synergies and streamlined engagement with business functions across relevant categories. Champion implementation of internal risk management/mitigation controls to ensure compliance to corporate policies and statutory rules, regulations, and laws

Key Working Relationships

StakeholdersSenior Management of Business UnitsAPMT Global Functions:Asset Design & EngineeringAutomation ProgramDecarbonization ProgramProject ExecutionLegalFinanceTaxGlobal RiskHSSE Asset Category Management teamLifecycle ManagementCivil Category . APMT Procurement regional and local colleagues

Who We are Looking for

Minimum 3-5 years of work experience within procurement or sales is preferred Technical degree and/or business management degree is preferred Project Management experience Supplier/customer management & negotiations experience will be an advantage Experience with strategy development and implementation is preferred Ability to, independently and collaborate as a part of a team, proactively and successfully complete assigned tasks with excellent results while meeting agreed deadlines Ability to grasp information quickly, understand and contribute to problem solving Ability to manage internal & external stakeholders efficiently Excellent English language communication skills both verbal and written is mandatory Willingness to travel approx. 10-20% of work time

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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