Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Procurement Manager - Nordics (Aarhus)

About the job

At Maersk, we move more than cargo - we move ambitions, ideas, and opportunities. As a global leader in integrated logistics, we are continuously re‑imagining how supply chains work to make them simpler, smarter, and more sustainable.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Logistics & Services Procurement organisation, based in Aarhus, Denmark, with primary responsibility for the Nordics. In this role, you will act as a strategic business partner, driving category strategy, sourcing excellence, and supplier performance while supporting Maersk's commercial and sustainability ambitions in a highly international environment.

We Offer

• A strategic role with high ownership and decision‑making authority
• Exposure to senior regional and global stakeholders
• Opportunity to shape category strategies and supplier partnerships across the Nordics
• A collaborative, diverse, and international working environment
• Strong focus on professional development and long‑term career progression
• Contribution to sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing agendas

We are looking for

A commercially strong and experienced Procurement professional who thrives in complex, matrix organisations. You are comfortable balancing strategy with execution, building long‑term supplier relationships, and engaging stakeholders across functions and cultures. You bring structure, resilience, and a strong value‑creation mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain roles
• Proven experience with category strategy development and end‑to‑end sourcing
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder‑management, and commercial skills
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, and governance
• Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a matrix organisation
• Fluency in Danish and English required; Swedish is a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP/procurement systems

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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