Procurement Associate

APM Terminals; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 38.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

APM Terminals Spain is seeking a Procurement Associate to support source-to-contract activities across Barcelona, Valencia, and other terminals. You will work with stakeholders and suppliers to source goods, manage tenders, and ensure cost objectives are met.

The role emphasizes supplier pre-qualification, contract execution, and framework agreement management, while aligning with global procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives in a multinational setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Management, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing, supplier management, and vendor evaluation.
• Strong analytical/data management capabilities with PowerBI, Excel, and data tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office in procurement or business settings.
• Excellent communication in English and Spanish with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills balancing cost and partnerships.
• Customer-focused approach to delivering effective procurement solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Manage source-to-contract activities for goods and services across terminals in Spain.
• Execute procurement activities for inventory and non-inventory items per policies.
• Coordinate tender processes, evaluate bids, and support stakeholder decisions.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Process purchase requisitions from request to delivery, meeting SLAs and cost objectives.
• Support supplier pre-qualification and evaluations during sourcing events.
• Maintain supplier information and monitor performance with backup sources.
• Support procurement planning, demand forecasting, and framework agreements.
• Promote compliance with procurement processes and digital tools.
• Align with shared services and global procurement strategies.

Conocimientos

Procurement principles

Supplier management

PowerBI

Excel

English fluency

Spanish fluency

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Purchasing/Business Admin

Herramientas

PowerBI

ERP systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.

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. Exposure to procurement management practices within a leading global terminal operator. Opportunities to develop expertise across sourcing, tendering, supplier management, and procurement planning. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders across multiple terminals and functions. Continuous learning through practical experience, digital tools, data‑driven procurement, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage source-to-contract (S2C) activities for assigned goods, commodities, and services across terminals in Spain, ensuring the best total cost of ownership.
• Execute procurement activities for inventory and non‑inventory goods, services, and capital equipment in line with procurement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate tender processes, receive and evaluate bids, and support stakeholder decision-making using defined technical and commercial criteria.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable and uninterrupted supply.
• Process purchase requisitions from request through delivery while meeting service level agreements, stakeholder expectations, and cost objectives.
• Manage supplier pre‑qualification activities and support technical and commercial evaluations during sourcing events.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and vendor databases, ensuring strong supplier performance monitoring and availability of backup sources.
• Support procurement planning, demand forecasting, and framework agreement management in collaboration with requestors and business stakeholders.
• Promote compliance with procurement processes, controls, and digital tools while contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with shared service teams and global procurement strategies to deliver high‑quality procurement services.

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 or Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing practices, supplier management, and vendor evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities, including proficiency in PowerBI, Excel, and other data tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications in a procurement or business environment.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, high volumes of requisitions, and competing deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, balancing cost optimization with long‑term stakeholder and supplier partnerships.
• Customer‑focused approach with the ability to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to objectively evaluate options and make informed decisions.

About the Role

As a Procurement Associate, you will play an important role in supporting procurement operations across APM Terminals Spain Gateways, including Barcelona, Valencia, Gijón, Technical Services, and Spain Gateways. Working closely with terminal stakeholders, procurement colleagues, and suppliers, you will help ensure that goods and services are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with business needs. This role offers the opportunity to develop broad procurement expertise while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance, process compliance, and continuous improvement. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your ability to build relationships, manage sourcing activities, and support operational excellence will directly contribute to business success.

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

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!