Category Manager
Core
Global Category Manager for Equipment and Automation (specifically Yard Cranes) overseeing a $250M+ spend portfolio for APM Terminals.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic procurement solutions for manual and automated yard crane equipment (RTG, RMG, Cantilever) and associated maintenance/automation projects.
Domain
Logistics/Shipping (Port Operations) + Industrial Equipment Procurement
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract negotiation, Stakeholder management, Project management, Risk management, Financial metrics analysis, Technical product knowledge (cranes/automation)
Preferred skills
Experience in procurement, sales, or consulting; Strategy development; Technical degree
Technologies
Kalmar, Konecranes, ZPMC, Liebherr, Kuenz, Automated RTG, Automated RMG
Responsibilities
Oversee $250M+ annual spend portfolio; Lead supplier contract and price negotiations; Drive category strategy implementation; Manage relationships with technical stakeholders; Execute procurement projects for asset and technology requirements; Champion internal risk management controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
