Take ownership of a global category as a Category Manager for Machinery and Electrical at Maersk in Shanghai. In this full-time role, you will drive procurement strategies, lead commercial negotiations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize global supply chains. Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory.
Requirements
Relevant degree required.
Experience within procurement, category management, or supply chain.
Experience working in complex, international environments.
Preferred: Background within the Electrical area, such as batteries.
Mandatory language requirements: Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Skills & Responsibilities
Negotiation skills: Lead commercial negotiations and tenders with key global suppliers to secure optimal cost, quality, and availability.
Spend analysis: Analyze spending patterns, identify key cost drivers, and turn insights into actionable procurement strategies.
Stakeholder management: Work closely with operations, supply chain, and fleet stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.
Category strategy: Own global M&E categories, including supplier selection, contracts, and performance management.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain analyst or strategic sourcing roles may bring strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside meeting the language and degree requirements.
Job description
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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