Procurement Manager

APM Terminals

At APM Terminals

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.

In addition:

• Work closely with terminal leadership and global procurement teams to influence strategic decision-making.
• Gain exposure to advanced procurement tools, digital sourcing solutions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate across local, regional, and global stakeholder networks within a leading international organization.
• Access career development opportunities within procurement, supply chain, and broader management functions.

Procurement Manager

As Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the operational and financial performance of APM Terminals Valencia and Gijón. You will partner with terminal leadership to drive a cost-conscious culture, strengthen procurement maturity, and ensure efficient sourcing strategies that support safe and reliable terminal operations.You will act as the key link between local stakeholders and the wider APM Terminals procurement organization, leveraging regional and global capabilities while driving continuous improvement, supplier performance, and procurement excellence across the Spain Gateways terminals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with terminal leadership to drive cost optimization initiatives and improve procurement performance.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships while leveraging global framework agreements and procurement strategies.
• Lead tendering activities, including supplier evaluation, bid assessment, negotiation, and contract award recommendations.
• Identify and implement cost-saving, efficiency, and innovation opportunities across procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and global procurement standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and operational stakeholders to manage contracts, supplier performance, and commercial risks.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and adoption of procurement tools and processes to improve operational efficiency.

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.

In addition, you bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Business Management, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• More than 5 years of procurement experience within terminal operations, logistics, transportation, automotive, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Advanced English communication skills and professional fluency in Spanish.
• Strong analytical capabilities, knowledge of procurement governance and contract management, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

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