Global Travel Category Associate

Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Copenhagen is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join the Indirect Category Management Travel team. You will help procure travel categories such as airlines, hotels, and meetings, while supporting sourcing events and spend analysis.

You will build dashboards and insights for internal stakeholders, contribute to category strategies, and collaborate across geographies to drive cost efficiency. A hands-on mindset and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong data analysis with actionable insights.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in travel industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist global Category Managers across Airlines, Hotels, Meetings & Events and Travel Agencies.
• Develop category strategies, manage global and regional suppliers, lead sourcing and RFP activities.
• Map and analyze travel spend data to identify cost drivers and opportunities.
• Create and optimize dashboards for internal stakeholders and Maersk leadership.
• Support strategic decision-making with data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
• Execute tenders and projects and service internal stakeholders on ad-hoc travel requests.

Skills

Excel analytics

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Sourcing & negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Maersk in Copenhagen is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join the Indirect Category Management Travel team. You will help procure travel categories such as airlines, hotels, and meetings, while supporting sourcing events and spend analysis.

You will build dashboards and insights for internal stakeholders, contribute to category strategies, and collaborate across geographies to drive cost efficiency. A hands-on mindset and strong English communication are essential.