Assistant Manager- Procurement

Job Description

APM Terminals

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Procurement

Location: Mumbai, India (Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd – GTI / APM Terminals)

Reports to: Procurement Manager, GTI

NOTE: This role is based full-time at the GTI office and requires the incumbent to work from the terminal location: Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Sheva, Taluka Uran, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400707, India.

About APMT

At APM Terminals (APMT), we are a global leader in port and terminal operations, part of the A.P. Moller – Maersk family—driving world trade through safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics infrastructure. Gateway Terminals India (GTI), Mumbai, is one of our flagship terminals in India, playing a critical role in enabling seamless cargo movement across global supply chains.

Joining APMT means being part of a purpose-driven organisation where procurement is not just about cost—it’s about creating long-term value, resilience, and operational excellence.

About the Role

You will be part of the APM Terminals Regional Procurement team while being based at Gateway Terminals India (GTI), Mumbai. In this role, you will serve as the Assistant Manager – Procurement, reporting to the Procurement Manager, GTI, while also operating as an integral member of the Maersk Global Procurement organisation.

This role sits at the intersection of local execution and global strategy—offering a unique opportunity to influence procurement outcomes at both terminal and group levels.

Why is this role exciting?

• Own and manage a large and diverse spend portfolio across strategic and operational categories within the India terminal ecosystem

• Play a direct role in driving operational reliability, cost efficiency, and supplier performance at one of APMT’s key terminals

• Collaborate with global category managers and procurement teams across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

• Gain exposure to world-class procurement systems, tools, and governance frameworks within Maersk

• Enjoy high visibility with senior stakeholders, positioning you strongly for future regional or global career growth

What does this role offer you?

• Strong exposure to stakeholder management across local and global teams

• Opportunity to work on strategic sourcing, digital procurement, and supplier performance initiatives

• Ownership of a broad spend portfolio including engineering, MRO, services, logistics, and capex

• A chance to influence cost, service reliability, and operational performance—core to terminal success

• A collaborative culture built on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

• Clear pathways for career progression within APM Terminals and the wider Maersk organisation

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager – Procurement, you will:

• Lead day-to-day procurement operations at GTI, ensuring timely sourcing, contracting, and supplier engagement

• Manage end-to-end RFQs and negotiations, leveraging both local and global supplier networks

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR/ER, Admin, and HSSE to deliver value beyond cost

• Develop and execute the annual procurement plan, focusing on savings, compliance, and service reliability

• Analyse spend data and market trends to identify cost optimisation and risk mitigation opportunities

• Support global category teams on strategic sourcing initiatives and large tenders, acting as the local execution anchor

• Drive adoption of Maersk’s procurement processes, governance, and digital tools

Who we are looking for

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management

• Strong understanding of purchasing and contracting processes (domestic and import)

• Proven experience in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and inventory management

• Good knowledge of EXIM processes and INCOTERMS

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and BI tools

• Strong negotiation, contracting, and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

• Ability to work across cultures and geographies within a matrix organisation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics (preferred)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver results independently

• Technical ability to understand requirements and identify alternate sourcing strategies

• Willingness to travel locally to the terminal and supplier locations as required

• Knowledge of IFS, Lean, or Six Sigma tools will be an added advantage

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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