CategoryManager

# **Category Manager Opportunity at Svitzer** We are looking for a hands-on Category Manager who wants to play an active role in shaping sourcing and contracting strategies, while executing regional, cluster-specific, and local initiatives across Europe. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders in a dynamic, international maritime environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation where Procurement is continuing to strengthen its role as a strategic business partner—driving operational excellence, cost leadership, and long-term value creation. As Category Manager, you will join the Svitzer Europe Procurement team, be based in Nordhavn, Copenhagen, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders across our clusters in the UK, Scandinavia, and Continental Europe. ## About Svitzer At Svitzer, our maritime heritage spans almost 200 years, making us a global leader in towage and terminal services. Since 1833, we have played a key role in port and terminal operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of large seaborne vessels. Today, with a fleet of over 446 vessels, we support customers across 143 ports and 40 terminals in 37 countries worldwide. The Europe region makes out about 1/3 of our fleet and business. At Svitzer, you will be part of an international and inclusive organisation that values ambition and professionalism within a supportive and collaborative culture. Our flat organisational structure fosters open communication and teamwork, while empowering employees to take ownership and drive execution. ## Key responsibilities As Category Manager in the Europe Procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing and category strategies across goods and services supporting towage operations throughout the Europe region. You will work closely with regional and global stakeholders across Procurement, Technical, Operations, and Finance to drive value creation, supplier performance, and operational e