.Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.There is now a unique opportunity to join Maersk as an IT Category Manager. You will join the Global Technology Procurement team, where you will play an instrumental role in procuring a range of IT spanning across software licenses, SaaS, hardware, IT Services, Data Center, Network Connectivity, and other IT Infrastructure equipment.Technology is a key contributor and enabler to the overall success of the Maersk strategy to become the global integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers' supply chain.In the Technology Procurement team, we work as a trusted partner for the business and technology functions, contributing to the Maersk strategy by procuring technology and managing technology suppliers.The Technology Procurement function sits in Indirect Procurement, where you will drive IT category management and strategy end to end, with responsibility for supplier relationship management, tenders, and negotiation of some of the largest IT deals.We OfferAs a company, we offer a truly global environment where you will be surrounded by great talent and, for the right profile, have the opportunity to thrive and learn both as a person and as a professional.In Technology Procurement, we believe in an environment that focuses on talent, skills, and interests, whilst working as part of an amazing team. You will get the opportunity to develop your own qualifications through your daily work, sparring with colleagues, and designing your own learning journey alongside your manager.You will be a part of a Global Procurement team working closely with stakeholders across all departments & geographies and liaising with IT suppliers globally. Our team offers great diversity in nationalities, gender, and cultural backgrounds, and we highly value team collaboration and personal development to ensure our team together lifts the job in providing best-in-class procurement services to the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesYour primary responsibility as IT Category Manager will be to develop a category strategy and, in collaboration with Technology stakeholders, ensure effective implementation of the category strategy that aligns with Technology's overall direction and objectives. You will manage procurement of IT focusing on risk management, total cost of ownership, and contract value realization, and conduct contract and supplier relationship management.You will lead procurement projects within your IT category as well as the commercial and contractual negotiations in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Other key tasks:Conduct spend analysis to identify cost drivers and opportunities to make the IT category more cost-effective for Maersk