Assistant Category Manager - Travel (Maternity cover)

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Opportunity

Get on the fast-track to an international career with a fortune 500 company!

We are an integrated logistics company, connecting and simplifying our customers' supply chains to help our customers grow and thrive. We go all the way, together, for our customers and society. We are committed to keeping the world's supply chains moving, and decarbonizing logistics so that the world can trade sustainably.

There is now a unique opportunity to join Maersk as an Assistant Category Manager. You will join the Indirect Category Management Travel team, where you will play an active role in procuring a range of travel categories spanning across Global Hotels, Meetings & Events, Car Hire, and Travel Management companies to name a few.

We offer

As a company, we offer a truly global environment where you will be surrounded by great talent and have the opportunity to thrive and learn both as a person and as a professional.

In Maersk Indirect Procurement, we believe in an environment that focus on individual talent, skills and interests, whilst working as a part of an amazing team. You will get the opportunity to develop your own qualifications through your daily work, sparring with colleagues and designing your own learning journey together with your manager. You will be based at our iconic headquarters on Esplanaden in Copenhagen.

You will be a part of a Global Procurement team working closely with stakeholders across all departments and geographies and liaising with travel suppliers globally.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover with a contract end date of 31 December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

You will have significant responsibility from the start and are expected to execute and deliver with a great sense of detail. Your main responsibilities include:

• Analyzing travel spend patterns to identify cost drivers and optimization opportunities

• Creating and maintaining dashboards for internal stakeholders and leadership

• Supporting strategic decision-making through data insights and stakeholder feedback

• Executing tenders and projects independently or in collaboration with the team

• Providing operational support and ad-hoc assistance to internal stakeholders

Your qualifications, experience, and skills

You are a curious and analytical professional who can transform data into actionable insights while thriving in a global, fast-paced environment. A motivated self-starter, you also come with a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to succeed.

• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and develop innovative methodologies that lead to actionable results

• Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Power BI to create clear, impactful presentations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels

• Strong interest in the travel industry; prior experience in airlines, hotels, or travel management is an advantage

• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability to change, and a service-oriented approach

• International outlook and confidence in spoken and written English, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders

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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