Procurement Associate

Job Description

APM Terminals

Procurement Associate

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Procurement Associate is responsible for all the inventory and non-inventory, supplies, services and Capital Goods including negotiating price, delivery and credit terms.

🤝 What We Offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

Exposure to multinational environment/culture.

Lunch Subsidy

Health & Life Insurance

Location: Poti, Georgia
Position reports to: Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement of inventory and non-inventory goods, capital equipment and service following established procurement policies and procedures.
• Receive purchase requisitions and verify for accuracy and authorization.
• Arrange tender procedures, receive bids, coordinate with demand owners to evaluate, assess and select the bidders based on capabilities and written criteria.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders.
• Control Supplier’s performance and Quality of the Goods and Services and their delivery time.
• Manage contracts in collaboration of company’s legal counsel.
• Ensure that adequate stock of key components are maintained in the stores to make sure there is no downtime in operational activity due to lack of stock; the position is expected to deliver results in a timely manner as non-delivery has direct impact on the terminal’s ability to function.

• Analyze and strive to maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, availability, and capacity, technology, and supplier capabilities.

• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; evaluate, assess and select vendors based on capabilities, performance and consistent quality assurance; keep accurate vendor report.
• Constant focus on continuous improvement to consolidate Suppliers and Goods/Services procured and as a result conclude annual frame agreements.

We Are Looking For:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience & Skills
• Proven working experience in a similar position is required, preferably within the shipping, logistics, or transportation industry (not mandatory).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Georgian and English are mandatory.
• Strong experience in managing and using inventory control systems.
• Good knowledge of contract laws and conditions.
• Solid cost/price analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS is preferred).

🌟 We are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

🌍We’re excited to hear from you!

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