Assistant Procurement Manager
A.P. Moller - MaerskAPM Terminals Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Elizabeth, you’ll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York C New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond. This is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You’ll collaborate with high- performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate—and global. Why you’ll love it here Be part of a major gateway on the U.S. East Coast Experience high-volume, complex terminal operations Work with driven teams in a fast-moving environment Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win Assistant Procurement Manager – APM Terminals Elizabeth 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 a part of our journey. What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Work closely with regional and global procurement teams, developing exposure to international procurement practices and supplier networks. Contribute to procurement transformation through digital tools, process improvements, and best-practice implementation. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Finance, HSSE, Supply Chain, and Accounts Payable in a highly collaborative environment. Gain opportunities to broaden your expertise through category ownership, project participation, and support of procurement reporting and analytics. Key Responsibilities: Support end-to-end procurement activities for services, supplies, inventory, and equipment, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing for the terminal. Assist with sourcing and tendering activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, HSSE, and Supply Chain teams to understand demand, forecast spend, and align procurement initiatives with business priorities. Develop and maintain procurement analytics, including spend reporting, category analysis, vendor performance tracking, savings identification, and Total Cost of Ownership modelling. Support supplier relationship management, onboarding activities, contract compliance monitoring, and supplier performance evaluation across quality, delivery, and cost metrics. Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate transaction processing and resolve invoicing, payment, and reconciliation issues. Support governance, responsible procurement, risk management, digital procurement initiatives, procurement reporting, and special projects while providing backup support to procurement leadership when required. 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. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 3–5 years of experience i…