Contract Product Manager

Maersk is a global leader in shipping and logistics, committed to connecting and simplifying trade to help our customers grow and thrive. We are dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Maersk offers exciting career opportunities in a truly international working environment. When you join Maersk, the world becomes your workplace. A career at Maersk means working in a culturally diverse, performance stimulating environment. You’ll be part of a rich heritage and an exuberant logistics company that aims to be an inspiring and challenging place to work. You will feel the diversity and dynamics of our international business from day one. We commit to providing the best possible development and career growth to all our employees through various face to face and digitalized learning to develop future capabilities.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Ocean Contract Manager to support our commercial strategy across the Saudi Arabia Area(SAA) (incl Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq). This role is central to managing our Ocean product offering and driving performance across key customer portfolios. As Ocean Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing the contracting portfolio for a defined set of SAA customers. This includes leading tender negotiations, developing rate strategies, managing allocations, and ensuring optimal performance across export, import and cross trade flows. You will work closely with Area Sales and regional Ocean teams to align on commercial priorities and drive improvements in contract execution and product performance. The role also involves contributing to strategic planning, product lifecycle management, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the Ocean contracting portfolio for selected SAA customers.

Lead tender negotiations and develop rate and allocation strategies.

Monitor and optimize export and import performance in collaboration with regional teams.

Drive process improvements and transformation within the Ocean Contracting domain.

Support budget performance and contribute to commercial planning and forecasting.

Participate in product lifecycle activities including market research, strategy development, and performance analysis.

Qualifications Strong understanding of ocean freight and commercial processes.

Proven experience in contract negotiation and performance management.

Ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data.

Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What We Offer A dynamic and impactful role within a global industry leader.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A collaborative and performance-driven work environment.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing

• . 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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing

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