Global Category Manager Automation Solutions

At Maersk we are building a global warehousing network to support our integrator strategy with automation as a key enabler of productivity consistency and cost performance.

We are looking for a Global Category Manager Automation Solutions to join the Asset Strategy & Strategic Partnerships (ASSP) team responsible for sourcing across 450 sites and a $100m CAPEX portfolio.

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will define the global category strategy while leading complex sourcing and supplier management activities.

You will work across procurement engineering and operations to ensure automation investments are commercially robust and consistently executed.

Category Strategy

• Own and evolve a data-driven global category strategy for warehouse automation
• Track industry technology and supplier trends to inform direction
• Translate strategy into clear sourcing priorities standards and frameworks

Sourcing & Commercial Leadership

• Lead complex high-value RFQs negotiations and contracting
• Define a scalable sourcing model balancing central and local execution
• Apply TCO-based decision models (CAPEX OPEX financing)
• Act as escalation point for complex sourcing decisions

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Own supplier performance and governance across the automation portfolio
• Define KPIs performance frameworks and SRM cadence
• Manage escalations and drive continuous improvement

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish clear governance and decision-making structures
• Drive alignment across procurement engineering and operations
• Ensure disciplined execution and challenge stakeholders when needed

• Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement with a strong track record of leading complex high-value sourcing and contracting

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to structure deals negotiate effectively and apply TCO-based decision frameworks (CAPEX OPEX financing)

• Deep understanding of warehouse automation technologies (e.g. ASRS AMRs/AGVs conveyors sorters robotics)

• Experience managing supplier performance at scale including defining KPIs governance models and building strong SRM frameworks

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into strategy priorities and execution frameworks

• Proven ability to operate in high-ambiguity complex global environments balancing strategic ownership with hands-on delivery

• Strong problem-solving capability and confidence to make decisions and drive outcomes

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build credibility and alignment across procurement engineering and operations including senior stakeholders

• Experience establishing governance models decision frameworks and scalable ways of working across global teams

• Strong interest and capability in leveraging data and AI tools to enhance category management practices

• Degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or a related field

• Self-driven structured and outcome-oriented with the ability to operate at pace and manage multiple priorities independently