Assistant Procurement Manager

APM Terminals • Elizabeth, NJ

8d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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 in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, ideally within logistics, industrial operations, terminal environments, or other complex supply environments.
• Experience with procurement lifecycle management, contract management, vendor management, and sourcing processes.
• Strong analytical capability with experience working with spend data, cost models, supplier benchmarking, market analysis, and savings initiatives.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools, including ERP and e-tendering platforms, with an interest in digital and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work within procurement governance frameworks, compliance requirements, ethical sourcing practices, and risk controls.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced terminal and port environment.
• Eligibility to obtain or renew a Port Access Card and DHS-approved TWIC card.

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.

Benefits

• dynamic learning and training culture
• opportunity to develop skills and advance careers
• diverse, multinational workplace
• exposure to international procurement practices and supplier networks
• opportunities to broaden expertise through category ownership, project participation, and support of procurement reporting and analytics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level