Patrick Vestergaard
Head of Procurement | Driving Bottom-Line Results Through Procurement Transformation & AI | Cost Optimization · Strategic Sourcing · Automation
- Role
- Head of Procurement, Equipment, Storage & Automation at A.P. Moller - Maersk
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick Vestergaard
I transform how organizations buy. I redesign procurement operations to deliver measurable bottom-line results through strategic sourcing, automation, and smarter supplier partnerships.At Maersk, I helped design the North America $6B procurement strategy and now lead sourcing across warehouse automation, material handling equipment, facility management, EV charging infrastructure, and energy for the region\'s largest logistics network. My work spans cost optimization, supplier consolidation, category management, and implementing technology solutions that reduce total cost of ownership at scale.Before moving into procurement leadership, I worked in management consulting at IBM and hold an MBA in Innovation and Business Development from Copenhagen Business School. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, whether I\'m renegotiating a multi-million dollar contract, building a supplier evaluation framework for an emerging technology category, or leading cross-functional teams across continents.
Experience
Head of Procurement, Equipment, Storage & Automation
Aug 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Leading procurement strategy across mission-critical warehouse and facility operations for North America\'s largest logistics network.→ Own strategic sourcing for warehouse automation, material handling equipment, facilities maintenance, and fleet — managing multi-million dollar annual spend across the U.S. and Canada.→ Drive cost optimization through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, and contract renegotiation — delivering measurable savings against annual targets.→ Partner with operations, finance, and engineering leadership to align procurement decisions with business priorities, capital planning, and long-term growth strategy.→ Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including robotics, automation, and energy solutions to reduce total cost of ownership and improve operational throughput.
Education
James Cook University
Economics & Business Administration, International Management
2013 — 2013
Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University
Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration, International Management
2011 — 2014
Copenhagen Business School
Master of Science (M.S.), Management of Innovation and Business Development
2014
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Theological and Ministerial Studies
2018 — 2021
Skills
- Coaching
- Business Strategy
- English
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Strategy
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Development
- Business Development
- Supply Chain Management
- Leadership
- Innovation Management
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