Civil Category Manager

Maersk; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals, based in Barcelona, seeks a Civil Category Manager to steer global civil procurement, CAPEX spend and tender strategies. You will lead cross‑functional teams, engage suppliers and internal stakeholders, and drive cost efficiency across major greenfield and brownfield projects.

The role requires a civil technical background, strong negotiation skills, and travel about 10–20% of time. You will influence strategic sourcing and risk management across international programmes.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant civil procurement experience.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of CAPEX structures and large civil programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement, contracting, and category strategies for global civil projects.
• Lead tender processes for civil projects above USD 2 million, including consultants and contractors.
• Programme-manage multiple complex civil tenders and interdependencies with equipment/automation.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with civil suppliers, consultants, contractors and procurement teams.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements and contracts, including FIDIC-based arrangements.
• Develop cost models and identify savings; coordinate implementation with key civil suppliers.
• Manage sourcing and delivery risks to meet cost, time, and compliance targets.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Procurement

Category management

Contract negotiations

CAPEX management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

English communication

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

APM Terminals Civil Category Manager – 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 a part of our journey. Based in Barcelona, this role has a global scope, working closely with APM Terminals’ technical functions and more than 70 business units. You will join the Asset Category Management team, which is responsible for global and strategic CAPEX and OPEX spend categories across APM Terminals. Reporting to the Head of Civil Category Management, you will help manage annual Civil CAPEX spend of up to USD 1 billion across global greenfield and brownfield projects.

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 on global civil infrastructure projects that support APM Terminals’ growth objectives. Collaborate with technical specialists, procurement colleagues, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and business units worldwide. Influence strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, risk management, and commercial outcomes across significant CAPEX programmes.

Develop your expertise through complex international tenders, cross-functional programmes, and technical and commercial stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement, contracting, and category strategies for global civil projects.
• Lead tender processes for civil projects above USD 2 million, including the appointment of design, project management, environmental and soil investigation consultants, and civil construction contractors.
• Programme-manage multiple complex civil tenders, including interdependencies with equipment and automation functions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with civil suppliers, consultants, contractors, technical stakeholders, and global and local procurement teams.
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements and contracts, including FIDIC-based arrangements.
• Develop cost models, identify savings and total-cost-of-ownership improvements, and coordinate implementation with key civil suppliers.
• Manage sourcing and delivery risks to secure the right product or service, at the right cost and time, while supporting overall project timelines and compliance requirements.

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 put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day. Bring at least five years of relevant work experience, preferably supported by a civil technical degree and experience in civil category management or procurement. Demonstrate extensive experience with FIDIC contracts and commercial negotiations. Apply knowledge of CAPEX structures, project execution, technologies, and disciplines used in medium-to-large civil programmes and projects. Lead international, multi-country, and cross‑functional strategies or programmes involving a broad range of senior internal and external stakeholders. Combine strong analytical and reasoning skills with the ability to manage ambiguity, align stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and translate technical requirements into effective procurement processes. You will need excellent written and verbal English communication skills and willingness to travel approximately 10–20% of your working time.

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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At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!