Business Travel Category Manager – Region EMEA (m/w/d)

JR Germany; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a dynamic and globally leading logistics company as a Business Travel Category Manager for the EMEA region. This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful changes in the procurement sector, focusing on business travel services. You will independently manage purchasing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to sustainability, this position is ideal for solution-oriented individuals eager to make a difference in a vibrant international setting.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Mobile working options

Personal mentoring

Continuing education opportunities

Job ticket for easier commuting

Attractive compensation package

International working environment

Qualifikationen

• Several years of relevant professional experience in Business Travel.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills required.

Aufgaben

• Implement complex international purchasing measures in Business Travel.
• Conduct purchasing negotiations with suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Business Travel Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Resolution

Ausbildung

University Degree

Professional Experience in Business Travel

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06.05.2025

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Job Description:

BUSINESS TRAVEL IST IHRE LEIDENSCHAFT & SIE WOLLEN NACHHALTIGE WERTE SCHAFFEN?

Business Travel Category Manager - Region EMEA (m/w/d)

• Internationales Umfeld

MENSCHEN VERBINDEN. LEBEN VERBESSERN.

YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BUSINESS TRAVEL AND WANT TO CREATE IMPACT?

WE OFFER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLUTION FINDERS.

DHL Group is the world's leading logistic company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees and investors worldwide.

We are on an exciting transformation journey in DHL Group's global procurement, with the goal of being a leader in the logistics industry. You will drive change together with us, surrounded by a healthy corporate culture and great colleagues.
You have substantial experience in Consulting and Professional Services and are looking for a new professional experience? Are you already a procurement expert or ready to get involved in this area with a high commitment? Are you excited about working in a global and dynamic environment?
As soon as possible we are looking for a
Business Travel Category Manager - Region EMEA (m/w/x)

at our location in Bonn, Prag or Budapest

What you can expect from us:

• Independent implementation of complex international purchasing measures in one or more purchasing segments of the Business Travel & Financial Services department with a focus on business travel (hotel, air, rail, car rental, TMC)
• Analyzing and monitoring the relevant procurement and supplier markets (national and international)
• Organizing purchasing competitions and conducting difficult purchasing negotiations with domestic and foreign suppliers
• Reviewing the purchased product range for customer acceptance, quality, standardization, cost-effectiveness and other optimization opportunities
• Independently developing and implementing concepts and target processes for purchasing in the assigned purchasing segment(s)
• Active management of the divisions and ensuring compliance with guidelines (e.g. Purchasing Compliance, S2P Policy, Procurement Policy)
• Independent calculation and realization of savings in coordination with the regional and global category teams
• Active project work or active project management on the basis of your own completed projects
• Pro-active collaboration in regional category teams and/or global category teams

What we expect from you:

• Completed university or university of applied sciences degree and several years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the areas of Business Travel, TMC and travel sourcing
• Convincing, self-confident and credible manner in dealing with business partners and suppliers as well as a strong customer and service orientation
• Very strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Quick comprehension & ability to learn
• Very good written and spoken German and English (level B2/C1)
• Ability to deal with conflict, teamwork and assertiveness
• Strong entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour
• Strong specialist and market knowledge in the business travel sector

What we offer you:

• Be part of a large, globally leading company!
• Onboarding: Personal mentoring and digital onboarding sessions
• Continuing education: In-house procurement academy
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and mobile working
• Accessibility: Our new office is easy to reach thanks to its central location on the Post Campus, and with a job ticket we make your commute easier.
• International environment
• Attractive compensation and benefits package

Notes for applicants:

Do not hesitate and apply online for our open position on

https://careers.dhl.com/eu/de, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible start date, we are looking forward to talking to you!

If you have any questions, please contact the VP Category Management Business Travel & Financial Services,

We look forward to receiving your application!