Global Category Manager
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Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.
Join Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) as a Global Category Manager Early Career Opportunity
Location: Copenhagen Kuala Lumpur Rotterdam Piraeus Lysaker Type: Full-time Hybrid
Build your future with a global leader in the maritime industry At Wilhelmsen youll be part of a company with more than 160 years of maritime heritage and a future built on innovation sustainability and worldclass service.
At Wilhelmsen we shape the maritime industry with innovation quality and a truly global mindset. Were now looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our Products team as a Global Category Manager a role perfectly suited for a graduate or earlycareer professional (14 years of experience) who wants to grow within procurement sourcing and category management.
Youll be part of a supportive international network helping manage our Tank & Hold Cleaning portfolio and working closely with suppliers colleagues and partners across regions.
What youll do:
Contribute to global sourcing and category management for Chandlery and IMPA products.
Support supplier qualification performance followup and improvement activities.
Help ensure product quality compliance and consistency across markets.
Assist in negotiating commercial terms and supplier agreements.
Maintain and update product data and catalogues in our global systems.
Analyze procurement insights and market trends to support category decisions.
Collaborate with supply chain and sales teams to solve challenges and identify opportunities.
Follow Wilhelmsens global processes and governance frameworks to ensure best practice.
What you bring:
Bachelors degree in business supply Chain maritime studies or similar.
14 years of relevant experience (procurement sourcing product coordination) graduates with internships are welcome.
An interest in global supplier networks and working across functions.
Strong communication skills and a structured detailoriented way of working.
Comfortable working with product data ERP/PIM systems or catalogues.
Analytical mindset with a proactive solutionoriented approach.
Fluent in English; open to international travel.
What do we offer:
Working at Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership career development work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Beyond this benefits in Norway include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary and an attractive pension plan
Flexible working hours and location
Perks such as a paid mobile subscription and health insurance
WSS Bonus Scheme
Please note: As part of the application process you may be subject to reference and additional background checks
Ready to Come on Board
If this sounds like your next opportunity we want to hear from you!
Apply through our career portal by creating a Candidate Home account. Dont forget to include your CV and a short motivational letter explaining why youre the perfect fit.
Application Deadline: 09.04.2026
#WSSRequired Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Our vision is to shape the maritime industry. Through innovation, expertise, quality products and services we are able to meet the challenges and needs of the world's global fleet.
