Assistant Category Manager

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.

We are currently seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our Indirect Category Management – Travel team as an Assistant Category Manager, based in Shanghai, China. This role supports the Greater China Area, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

You will play an active role in managing and optimizing a range of travel-related categories, including Hotels, Meetings & Events, Air Contracts, and Travel Management Companies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborate with diverse

We offer
As a company, we offer a truly global environment where you will be surrounded by great talent and for the right profile, 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 office in Shanghai, China.

This role will be based in the above locations, where you will work independently in your day-to-day activities. However, you will be an integral part of a dynamic global team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple locations. Strong communication and time management skills will be key, as you will be working with team members in various time zones.

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our Maersk Travel Team

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Travel Agency setup and operations across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, managing all day-to-day matters efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Maersk Travel Program by identifying opportunities and implementing best practices across the region.
• Quickly establish yourself as the subject matter expert on our policies, our systems and approval processes, and be a resource for employees.
• Communicate Travel Guidelines and Policies across the Maersk organization to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Assist strategic decision making through data analysis and daily feedback from stakeholders
• Assist with and independently execute various tenders and projects in the region
• Servicing internal stakeholders on various operational ad-hoc requests related to travel activities
• Collaborate with global Category Managers with their categories i.e. Airlines, Hotel, Meetings & Events and Travel Agencies

You will have significant responsibility from the start and are expected to execute and deliver on time and with a great sense of detail.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (Master degree or similar is preferred)
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience, related to the Travel industry.
• Excellent written, oral, and formal communication skills in both Mandarin and English. A third regional language is preferred, international mind-set supported by high level of proficiency and confidence in spoken and written English.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills with both internal and external partners
• Strong professional interest in the Travel Industry. Experience from a job in the airline/hotel industry or Travel Management Company is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adjust priorities as needed and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working with PowerPoint, Power BI and Excel and interested in being able to develop and deliver clear written messages
• Ability to generate innovative insights from analysis; develop and implement new methodologies and analysis to drive actionable results, with a sharp eye for details
• Entrepreneurial in spirit and adaptable in a continuously changing environment
• Service minded and comfortable communicating with many different cultures and all levels of the organisation
• A strong team player, able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Interested in developing your skills within Procurement and taking the first step to a potential career within Maersk Procurement

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.

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