Terminal Procurement Manager

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Gain exposure to global procurement strategies, category management, and cross-regional collaboration.
• Develop your leadership capabilities through Maersk People Processes and participation in global procurement initiatives.
• Explore career pathways into regional or global procurement roles and broader supply chain positions.
• Apply APMT Lean methodology to improve procurement processes and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

As our Procurement Manager at APM Terminals Apapa, you will execute the full Source-to-Pay value stream and deliver sourcing strategies aligned with the terminal’s strategic plan, annual budget, and operational priorities. You will create value through cost efficiency, supplier performance, compliance, and a resilient supply chain.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring adherence to Source-to-Contract processes for projects within the terminal procurement scope.
• Develop the Annual Procurement Plan, Annual Sourcing Plan, and Cost Plan in line with terminal priorities.
• Drive cost leadership across assigned categories and promote cost-conscious decision-making across business functions.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships, including proactive engagement with critical non-category-managed suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with APMT Procurement Standards, the APMM Control Manual, GRC controls, Sustainable Procurement requirements, and Joint Business Review activities.
• Connect terminal requirements to long-term strategic sourcing plans, global procurement initiatives, and supply chain strategies for critical inventory.
• Collaborate with terminal leadership and business stakeholders on annual budget preparation, operational priorities, and procurement improvement opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: We are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Bring typically 2–5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or engineering planning, preferably within industry, infrastructure, or port environments.
• Demonstrate practical experience with RFx processes, contract implementation, supplier management, TCO, sourcing strategies, and supplier evaluation.
• Use ERP procurement and inventory systems and digital sourcing tools effectively, with a sound understanding of Requisition-to-Pay processes.
• Apply strong negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills while managing high-value or high-risk spend categories in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.