Global Aftermarket Strategy Lead

APM Terminals; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking a visionary Team Lead, Global Aftermarket Category Management in Den Haag to shape aftermarket strategies across spare parts, services and maintenance. You will lead a global team, partner with OEMs and service providers, and drive lifecycle cost reduction across a broad terminal network while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will collaborate with procurement, asset management and operations to deliver lasting supplier value and continuous improvements in a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing strategic supplier relationships and delivering value through supplier partnerships.
• Strong commercial negotiation capabilities with experience developing long-term agreements and managing complex supplier environments.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in multinational organizations and influence senior stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Demonstrated leadership with coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive global spare parts strategies to support terminal operations and asset performance.
• Develop service and maintenance contracting strategies that deliver value, continuity, and operational reliability.
• Lead supplier performance management programs, including accountability frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize inventory management, replenishment processes, and lifecycle cost reduction activities across the network.
• Drive standardization and harmonization efforts to improve efficiency and consistency across terminals.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with OEMs, service providers, and key suppliers, including long-term framework agreements and negotiations.
• Lead a global team of category management professionals, supporting performance, engagement, succession planning, and capability development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Category management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Job description

APM Terminals is seeking a visionary Team Lead, Global Aftermarket Category Management in Den Haag to shape aftermarket strategies across spare parts, services and maintenance. You will lead a global team, partner with OEMs and service providers, and drive lifecycle cost reduction across a broad terminal network while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will collaborate with procurement, asset management and operations to deliver lasting supplier value and continuous improvements in a