Assistant Category Manager

To support the continued growth of our Air business, we are looking for an Assistant Category Manager to join our Air Procurement team within Asset Strategy & Strategic Partnerships.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Air Procurement by combining strategic sourcing, data analytics, supplier management, and digital innovation. You will work closely with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Network, Engineering, and Commercial teams to optimize procurement performance and support the continued development of our airline platform.

We are particularly looking for a candidate who is passionate about leveraging data, automation, and Artificial Intelligence to improve decision-making, increase transparency, and modernize the way we work.

What We Offer

At Maersk, you will become part of a truly global organization where you will collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across multiple functions and geographies.

You will:

• Work in an international and collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to airline operations, strategic procurement, and asset management
• Play an active role in digital transformation initiatives within Air Procurement
• Help drive the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working
• Be empowered to shape your own development journey
• Be based at our Copenhagen Headquarters (Esplanaden)

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Category Manager, you will support the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies across Maersk Air Cargo's operational and strategic spend areas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities across Air Procurement categories
• Deliver spend transparency, performance reporting, and procurement insights through data analytics
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that support data-driven decision making
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancement
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and procurement strategies
• Support implementation of category strategies and supplier governance frameworks
• Drive category standardization and process scalability across the Air network
• Contribute to procurement digitalization initiatives and the deployment of AI-enabled tools and workflows
• Evaluate new technologies, automation opportunities, and analytics solutions that can improve procurement efficiency
• Deliver category-specific inputs to category strategies, business cases, and executive decision material
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

What We Are Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 2-5 years of experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Business Analytics, Airline Operations, or a related field
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience working with data, reporting, and business insights
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools is an advantage
• Interest in data science, automation, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation
• Experience supporting sourcing projects, negotiations, or supplier management activities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Comfortable working with cross-functional and international stakeholder groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Behaviours & Mindset

• Curious and data-driven mindset
• Passion for finding smarter and more efficient ways of working
• Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and challenge the status quo constructively
• Structured and detail-oriented approach
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced growth environment

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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