Terminal Procurement Manager at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is an international container terminal operating company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It is one of the world’s largest port and terminal operators as well as providing cargo support and container Inland Services, and is the largest port and terminal operating company in terms of overall geographic scope operating a Global Terminal Network with interests in 63 operating port and terminal facilities in 39 countries on five continents, with seven new port projects in development, as well as over 160 Inland Services operations providing container transportation, management, maintenance and repair in 48 countries. APM Terminals was named "International Terminal Operator of the Year" at the Containerisation International Awards in October 2013 for the second consecutive year. APM Terminals was also named the winner of the Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2013 "Port Operator Award". In 2012 APM Terminals was also named winner of the "Port Operator of the Year" Award at the Lloyd’s List 2012 Global Awards.

2013 Results The APM Terminals Global Terminal Network handled 36.3 million TEUs in 2013, (weighted by equity share) representing a 3% growth over 2012’s container throughput.[5] APM Terminals earned a profit of USD $770 million on revenue of USD $4.33 billion during the year, with a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.5%. Operational cash flow for 2013 was USD $923 million, compared with USD $910 million the year prior.

Portfolio developments in 2013 included the formal signing of an agreement between APM Terminals and Turkish-based Petkim to develop and operate a new deep-water port facility near Izmir, on the western Anatolian Coast. APM Terminals Izmir will be one of Turkey’s largest container and general cargo terminals, and will be able to accommodate vessels of over 10,000 TEU capacity. It is scheduled to open by mid-2015.

APM Terminals, along with consortium partners Bolloré Africa Logistics and French-based Bouygues Construction, was also named winner of the concession for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan, in the Ivory Coast. The Public-Private Partnership terminal project will be able to accommodate vessels of up to 8,000 TEU capacity, greatly expanding the role of the port as a regional hub for West Africa.

Global Ports Investments PLC (in which APM Terminals holds a co-controlling 30.75% share) completed the acquisition of NCC Group Limited, Russia’s second-largest terminal operating company, and Brasil Terminal Portuário, in which APM terminals holds a 50% interest, was officially inaugurated at the Port of Santos, South America’s busiest container port.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.