Regional Procurement Category Manager - Ecommerce

Procurement Manager – European E-CommerceMake an Impact Where It Matters
At Maersk, we don’t just move cargo — we move ambitions, opportunities, and entire supply chains forward.
As e-commerce continues to grow across Europe, delivery cost, carrier choice, injection options, customer promise and returns experience have become critical levers for commercial growth and margin performance.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager – European E-Commerce to join our Logistics & Services Procurement organization.
This role will focus on shaping the commercial procurement strategy for our e-commerce last mile carrier ecosystem across Europe, supporting the business with competitive, scalable and product-relevant carrier solutions.
The Opportunity
As Procurement Manager, you will act as a strategic procurement partner for Maersk E-Commerce in Europe, with a focus on last mile carriers, parcel delivery partners and related e-commerce delivery solutions.
You will lead sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations and supplier frameworks that directly impact cost competitiveness, customer proposition, win rates, GP performance and scalability.
You will use market knowledge, carrier insights, volume consolidation opportunities and product requirements to secure better commercial conditions and identify new partnership models.
The role requires a strong understanding of the e-commerce parcel market, but also the ability to connect procurement decisions with product strategy, network opportunities, operational feasibility and customer needs.
What You’ll Be DoingE-Commerce Procurement
Develop and execute procurement strategies for European e-commerce last mile and parcel delivery services
Lead sourcing initiatives, tenders, RFQs and commercial negotiations with parcel carriers, postal operators and selected delivery partners
Build scalable commercial frameworks that support growth, cost competitiveness and service reliability across European markets
Negotiate rates, commercial terms, capacity commitments and service conditions aligned with business and customer needs
Carrier Partnerships & Business Alignment
Work closely with Product, Operations, Network, Commercial, Finance and Carrier Management teams to understand business priorities and market requirements
Translating business and product needs into procurement opportunities and stronger supplier propositions
Support the development of new delivery models and partnership opportunities, including injection points, sorting solutions, out-of-home delivery, returns and other e-commerce capabilities
Use operational, service and performance insights to strengthen supplier discussions and improve commercial outcomes
Cost, Service & Scalability Optimisation
Identify opportunities to improve delivery cost, service competitiveness and scalability across European markets
Support volume consolidation opportunities across countries, customers and lanes to strengthen Maersk’s position with delivery partners
Contribute to product and network discussions by bringing procurement, supplier and market insights
Assess supplier proposals based on price, coverage, service quality, scalability, operational fit and customer value
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking
Build strong knowledge of the European parcel, last mile and out-of-home delivery landscape
Benchmark rates, service models, carrier capabilities and market trends across key European countries
Identify opportunities to improve competitiveness through new suppliers, improved commercial terms or alternative partnership models
Bring external market insight into procurement, product and commercial decision-making
Supplier Governance & Stakeholder Management
Support structured supplier governance from a commercial and procurement perspective
Ensure proper contract management, commercial compliance and documentation of agreed terms
Work with Finance and business stakeholders to quantify savings, business impact and value creation from procurement initiatives
Act as a trusted procurement partner for the European E-Commerce business
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in procurement, logistics, parcel, carrier sourcing, e-commerce logistics or transport procurement
Strong understanding of European last mile, parcel delivery, postal networks or e-commerce logistics
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, RFQs, carrier negotiations and supplier contract management in a multi-country, matrix environment
Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to link procurement to revenue, GP, customer proposition and product competitiveness
Ability to analyze rates, volumes, cost drivers and service models, and support decisions with data-driven insights
Skilled in balancing cost, service, scalability, operational feasibility and customer promise
Strong stakeholder management skills across Procurement, Product, Operations, Carrier Management, Network, Sales and Finance, with a structured, proactive and pragmatic approach
Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus) with strong proficiency in MS Office and experience with procurement/BI/TMS or e-commerce platforms
Why Maersk?
At Maersk, you don’t just fill a role — you help shape the future of integrated logistics.
You will join a high-growth e-commerce logistics environment where procurement has a direct impact on competitiveness, profitability and customer proposition.
You will play a central role in strengthening our European last mile carrier ecosystem, supporting better commercial outcomes and helping Maersk build scalable e-commerce delivery solutions across Europe.
You can expect broad stakeholder exposure, strong business impact and the opportunity to influence how Maersk develops its e-commerce carrier partnerships in a fast-moving and highly competitive market.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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